Really skinny cat, please help!

I have a cat, he's about 9 years old. He's always been thin, but it seems like he's even thinner than normal. He loves all meats and pretty much anything I'll alowe him to eat. I tried cooking some chicken livers and gizzards, he liked it but didn't eat much. I switched him to the Blue Buffalo grain free chicken flavor dry food (he doesn't like seafood flavored wet or dry food) he was throwing up at least once or twice a week, and it was whole dry food. So I switched him to Blue's sensitive stomach dry food. He gets whiskas wet food every morning and foods accessable at all times. But he only weighs 7lbs and you can feel his ribs. He's also losing fur, can thyroid problems randomly happen? We had a flea problem and he's super sensitive to flea bites, so maybe that's why he was losing his fur? From over grooming? I don't know what to try to fatten him up, heavy lactose free cream? I tried nutrical, I was mixing it in with his wet food, but I got a different kind which he didn't like so he hasn't had it in a few weeks. I think I noticed his fur thickening when he was taking that though. Any suggestions?! Sorry for the novel, I'm at a loss. [emoji]128542[/emoji]

I'm sorry you are going thru this with kitty. I would strongly suggest you take kitty to your vet with these issues. Weight loss, vomitting, lack of appetite in an older cat, this would best be addressed by a qualified professional.
Please let us know how it works out.
Sending best wishes your way.

He's always been one to throw up his food once in a while. Probably because he doesn't really chew, he just inhales. But he doesn't have a loss of appetite either, he just doesn't gain weight.

Oh and he's acting normal, like nothing's going on. He plays with my other cat, he doesn't seem like he's in pain or anything, he likes to sleep, but no more than normal. He runs around and jumps on tables and counters.

It would be a good idea to take your kitty to the vet for a check-up and to have a senior blood panel run. That will answer your question about thyroid issues. Losing weight is a sign of an underlying health issue and will be easier to address sooner than later.

I, too, am sorry to hear about your cat's health and can only echo what LisaMarie12 and Margd have already suggested: I think a vet visit, with a senior blood panel, are a great idea. As Margd noted, weight loss signals health issues, and his weight loss combined with hearty appetite, long-term vomiting, and what sounds like itching overgrooming makes it particularly concerning. Blood panels are well worth the money, particularly at your cat's age, because they give a baseline for kidney, thyroid, and other levels. We found them tremendously useful when our previous cat's many conditions worsened in her final year.

I hope you're able to resolve your cat's weight loss soon!

I have a skinny cat, she was stray so not sure how old she is, but like your cat she doesn't eat that much, fussy with food, occasional vomiting. So doesn't have the ravenous appetite expected with hyperthyroidism- but she has now been diagnosed with it- so yes it could be this. However there are many other problems that could be causing your cat to loose weight. Either way you need to see the vet ASAP for blood tests and a physical examination. Cats that don't eat sufficient amounts are likely to develop liver problems quite rapidly so it is important to see the vet.

Let us know how you get on

Thank you all, I'm gonna call to make an appointment with the vet tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated!

Ckristen523 said:

Thank you all, I'm gonna call to make an appointment with the vet tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated!

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Great! Fingers crossed that things go well... and do let us know how it goes!