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Eating more yet losing weight and Unexplained weight loss in cats: what to do
When these two symptoms appear together, the likely problem space narrows sharply β 2 common conditions are strongly linked. Ranked by match, with urgency and home care.
Possible common causes
β Home-care checklist
- βTrack weight and food intake
- βTest T4 at the vet
- βDietary iodine control only with vet guidance
- βLog water intake and litter-clump changes
- βMove to low-carb wet food structure (with vet guidance)
- βGet a glucose curve + urinalysis
π₯ When to see a vet
- β Eating more + losing weight after age 8
- β Accompanied by vomiting or rapid breathing
- β Increased drinking/urination + weight loss
- β Walking on hocks (neuropathy sign)
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