Weight loss in cat

I switched my cat and kitten from Science Diet to Nutro Max during the summer. My cat Coco is 7 years old and weighed about 16 lbs this summer. I noticed recently that she didn't feel as heavy to me when I picked her up. I weighed her, and sure enough, she is down to 13.2 lbs. I have seen nothing to indicate she is sick or not feeling well, as she has been eating and drinking normally. She has never been a playful cat, but she does play on occasion, and that hasn't stopped either. Is a 2.8 lb weight loss in just a few months something to be concerned about, especially since she is still her happy self?

ONE wt control foods only work for some.... as they are high in carbs ...

3 lbs is 3-4 months is very steady and good


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I would probably be a bit concerned and have bloodwork done, but I tend to be overly paranoid. Do the foods you were using have a different number of calories? If the new one had fewer calories and you were feeding the same amount, that could account for the loss of weight.

Originally Posted by cloud_shade

I would probably be a bit concerned and have bloodwork done, but I tend to be overly paranoid. Do the foods you were using have a different number of calories? If the new one had fewer calories and you were feeding the same amount, that could account for the loss of weight.

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the new food is FAR more digestable ....
OPPS I thought you said max light ... I would suggest blood work too...it could just be a more digestable food