Are you having a hard time feeding your cat these past few days? Does your feline friend look as if it is not interested to eat the food you have served? Have you also noticed that your pet has lost weight and you are left wondering what has happened?

Although normal weight varies depending on the breed of the cat you own, there is a reason to worry when your cat loses its appetite. You will end up asking yourself why your cat is losing weight. Well, it can be caused by any of the following situations:

Serving habits

Just like human beings, cats want to make sure they are served food on clean dishes. Not that they are being fussy about it, it is just that they want to be eating food that is served fresh and clean. If you are serving your feline with dry cat food, you have to make sure that this food is kept in an airtight container. From there, check that its feeding bowl is clean at all times with no streaks of food or wet morsel left behind. As much as possible, you have to keep it clean after every meal. Fresh water should also be available.

It’s environment

Yes, your cat’s environment can affect its weight. Your cat may want some peaceful time while eating so make sure you do not interrupt it as it enjoys its meal. Keep it away from other pets while it eats as well. Just in case you are leaving your pet behind for that much-awaited family vacation, make sure that someone will take care of it. Your feline baby will feel alone too when you are not home and that sudden change in environment will make it lose its appetite.

It’s age

Some older cats shed off weight faster than their younger counterparts. Other felines may also plump up when they are older. This is because of the sudden change in their metabolism which can eventually lead to weight changes. However, weight loss is more common than weight gain though. A change in their diet might be recommended by a veterinarian when this is the case.

Gastrointestinal issues

One of the most evident causes of weight loss in your cats is the presence of gastrointestinal problems. It can be a new intolerance or a food allergy. At the worst, however, it can be a parasitic infestation inside your cat’s intestines. You then have to take a closer look at its stool or feces to spot any unusual changes from its normal stool texture, color or even smell.

Other maladies

Apart from the above-mentioned scenarios, there might be other things causing your cat to lose weight. This can include maladies like cancer and any other serious illnesses that can worsen when neglected. Bringing your pet to a veterinarian matters a lot in such situations.

Do not take it lightly if your cat seems to be losing weight. It will always be wise if you bring your pet to a veterinarian at Centreville Square Animal Hospital, to perform a check to ascertain the reason for the weight loss.