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Hello,My cat's back bone or spine feels very

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Hello,
My cat's back bone or spine feels very bony more than usual? And shes not under weight at all?

 

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October 19 7:49 AM (2 hours and 51 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
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How old is your kitty?

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Lori McLaughlin
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October 20 3:31 AM (19 hours and 42 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
Reply to Lori's Post: She is about 7 years old
and her bony spine just started to get more bony in the last 3 to 4 months. This didn't happen over a period of years.

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October 20 8:12 AM (4 hours and 40 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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Usually in these instances what is happening is that your kitty IS loosing body mass. She may have fluid in the abdomen or a tumor which makes her appear to be of normal weight, when in fact, she is seriously malnourished or suffering from a debilitating disease.

I would strongly suggest taking her into the vet so they can check her for hyperthyroid - which is very common in cats this age, diabetes and renal function. It's apparent that something is going on that is not normal, and she needs to be evaluated to determine what it is.

Please let me know if I can assist further.



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Lori McLaughlin
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14 yrs health care mgmt & issues relating to cats, reproductive issues and multicat environments
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