Feline Weight Loss : Top 5 Causes | Paws and Practice [Wr2QnWVL4]

Feline Weight Loss : Top 5 Causes | Paws and Practice [Wr2QnWVL4]

FELINE WEIGHT LOSS: TOP 5 CAUSES 1: Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine condition of cats, with factors such as obesity, age, and steroid administration increasing the risk for disease. This condition is diagnosed when elevated fructosamine levels or consistent hyperglycemia orglucosuria are present. 2.Hyperthyroidism: Feline hyperthyroidism, which affects 10% of cats 10 years of age, leads to weight loss via an increase in metabolic rate. Other common clinical signs of hyperthyroidism include polyuria, polydipsia, restlessness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Diagnosis requires assessment of the patient’s thyroxine T4 level. 3. 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙆𝙞𝙙𝙣𝙚y 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 As many as 31% of cats 10 to 15 years of age have some degree of detectable chronic kidney disease CKD. CKD leads to weight loss via a variety of mechanisms, including inappetence, increased metabolic requirements, inflammation, and malabsorption. Diagnosis of CKD can generally be made through basic laboratory testing. 4. 𝙂𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 Common GI diseases in middle-aged and senior cats include inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and feline lymphoma. Clinical signs of these conditions may include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, gastrointestinal biopsy, and/or exploratory laparotomy are typically required for diagnosis. 5. 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 Dental disease may go undetected without an anesthetized examination and/or dental radiography, as signs of pain are not always detectable. However, the pain associated with dental disease can result in anorexia or dysphagia, leading to weight loss. An anesthetized dental cleaning and examination with dental radiography should be considered in any patient with unexpected weight loss. #CatHealth #PetWeightLoss #FelineWellness #CatCareTips #HealthyCats #FelineNutrition #CatWellness #PetObesity #CatWeightManagement #FelineHealthTips #CatWeightLoss #PetHealthTips #FelineFitness #CatDietTips #WeightLossJourney #HealthyPet #FelineLifestyle #CatWellbeing #PetCareAdvice #FelineExperts #CatFitness #HealthyFelines #PetWellnessTips #FelineHealthcare #WeightLossAdvice #CatDietaryNeeds #PetWeightManagement #FelineBehavior #CatNutritionTips #HealthierPets

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