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Curmudgeoness

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14. My first thought was thyroid problems,

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 07:08 PM

Jun 2013

which are treatable and easy to diagnose with a blood test. But after reading the other comments, I am more inclined to think worms. I had a cat with hyperthyroidism, which is common in cats, and all the symptoms you mentioned were present except any problem with his anus.

If you really want to get a stool sample for a simple test for worms, just isolate this cat in a room with a litter box until you get one. It may not be convenient, but it will make a diagnosis so easy if it is worms.

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My cat is eating more, losing weight and his fur looks like hell [View all] TrogL Jun 2013 OP

How old is the cat? Granny M Jun 2013 #1

Probably around 12 TrogL Jun 2013 #2

Is he KC Jun 2013 #15

So many likely possibilities DeltaLitProf Jun 2013 #3

Thyroid problem Freddie Jun 2013 #4

Classic symptoms of thyroid disorder rox63 Jun 2013 #5

Because his anus is inflamed, I would suspect that the rest of his lower GI tract is too siligut Jun 2013 #6

Can't tell about a lot of stuff TrogL Jun 2013 #9

Since he is an outdoor cat, maybe worms siligut Jun 2013 #10

Haven't been looking specifically for that, but so far no TrogL Jun 2013 #11

Well, he isn't getting the nutrients from what he eats siligut Jun 2013 #12

Thyroid, cancer, or diabetes. sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #7

Renal failure? ginnyinWI Jun 2013 #8

I hope that it is not renal failure, but if it is, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #13

Royal Canin KC Jun 2013 #16

My first thought was thyroid problems, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #14