Greedy but losing weight

[Phoenix]

I weighed Dylan today and noticed he's lost a kg within a couple of months. He is eating like a horse (or a pig) yet he has lost some weight.

Mum picked him up today to give him a bit of attention and she commented he seemed a lot lighter than he'd been when he came to Lincolnshire.

I suspect when he was in Yorkshire (due to the fact he was really fussy about his food) that my relative was feeding him anything he wanted on command. Now he's only got me feeding him (apart from the odd bit of chicken every now and again as a treat), so could that be part of the reason for his weight loss? He's getting more exercise here than in Yorkshire.

[lynz85]

it could be just that, he is getting more exercise and being fed differently. as long as he wasnt underweight, i would monitor his weight over a couple of weeks and note if there was any more weight loss, and if yes,to the vets for a blood test. is he acting normal apart from that, no changes to his coat?

[wilbar]

If he's eating well but losing weight I would definitely recommend a vet check.

An overactive thyroid function (hyperthyroidism) can cause hunger & weight loss but can be controlled with medication. Other medical reasons could cause weight loss too so best be on the safe side & see your vet.

[angieh]

Yes, I'd agree with vet check. A kg is quite a bit of weight to loose if he wasn't overweight beforehand. If Dylan is not getting extra food and is more active now that could mean there is nothing wrong, but just for your peace of mind?

[Phoenix]

He was borderline overweight before he came to Lincolnshire.

[Mags]

What is Dylan's current weight, RCR?

[Phoenix]

He's 5 and a half kg Mags, he's perfectly fine in himself being a right chatterbox (meowing constantly and wanting attention 24/7 which is normal for Dylan), following us around and not letting us out of his sight (again normal) and generally obsessed with anything on two legs (again normal for Dylan)

[Mags]

He's 5 and a half kg Mags, he's perfectly fine in himself being a right chatterbox (meowing constantly and wanting attention 24/7 which is normal for Dylan), following us around and not letting us out of his sight (again normal) and generally obsessed with anything on two legs (again normal for Dylan)
That definitely doesn't sound underweight to me - Cassie was 4.8kg at her last weigh in with the vet a couple of months ago.

I'm a bit concerned that he has lost 1kg in such a short time though ....... maybe you would be wise to have him checked out with the vet just to be sure there is no underlying reason for this sudden weight loss.

[Elaine]

Do you know for sure that your relative was feeding him aswell as you feeding him his normal meals? It would stand to reason that if he was eating double when you stayed with your relative and now he gets regular normal sized meals that he would have lost weight.
If you are concerned then a check up wouldnt go amiss.
I take it he has settled in well?

[Phoenix]

Do you know for sure that your relative was feeding him as well as you feeding him his normal meals? It would stand to reason that if he was eating double when you stayed with your relative and now he gets regular normal sized meals that he would have lost weight.
If you are concerned then a check up wouldnt go amiss.
I take it he has settled in well?

She'd get chicken in specially for him Elaine and leave food down for him at all times, she seemed to think he'd only be happy if he had food in his mouth at all times. She was exactly the same with Beauty, but Beauty was always underweight so I didn't mind that.

It's the fact he seems permanently hungry that's getting me a little worried, could that be due to the fact in Yorkshire he had access to food 24/7 Elaine?

He's booked in to the vets this month for his booster - do you think I should mention it to the vet when he goes in?

[Squirrel]

Any concern is definitely worth while mentioning to the vets, especially if you're already going in for booster!

[Velvet]

I would say to the vet too.

If he likes to graze ie his food left out, could you not weigh out what he would normally have and leave that down for him rather than having set meal times or would he scoff the lot at once?

[Phoenix]

I would say to the vet too.

If he likes to graze ie his food left out, could you not weigh out what he would normally have and leave that down for him rather than having set meal times or would he scoff the lot at once?

The food would disappear in a matter of seconds if I did that Velvet, he can never just leave food for later (he never could right from the day we got him - possibly because he came from a multi cat household before being in rescue)

[Velvet]

The food would disappear in a matter of seconds if I did that Velvet, he can never just leave food for later (he never could right from the day we got him - possibly because he came from a multi cat household before being in rescue)

My youngest dog is like that:roll: The only other thing I can think of is splitting his food into 3-4 smaller meals a day thereby his tummy does not get empty so quickly?

[Phoenix]

My youngest dog is like that:roll: The only other thing I can think of is splitting his food into 3-4 smaller meals a day thereby his tummy does not get empty so quickly?

We already do that Velvet, but he still does an Oliver Twist and asks for more all the time :roll:

[Velvet]

We already do that Velvet, but he still does an Oliver Twist and asks for more all the time :roll:

Ah poor wee man. Harvey's (dog) like that - you feel so mean. He will even go to the cupboards & stand hitting them with his paw.

[Elaine]

Less food and more excersize equals less cat, go figure....;)