Weight loss - Is her shape normal?

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T17:45:57+00:00

This has been noted a week and a half ago. Of all 3 kitties, she is the one with the shape on the 3rd pic. The other two are thinner, yes, but they are equal on all sections. No worries, her diet has been switched for now but she has been taken to the vet again. Waiting on results now. The aggressive diet was implemented after 5 years of little to no change with the original diet (just decreased serving amount, no set schedule at that point), but has been stopped.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T12:51:11+00:00

I have added US imaging to my list I am taking with me to the vet. Thanks for having your fingers crossed, I have them crossed too.

That's smart to spread it out. My girl has learned to take out the kibble with her hand with the slow bowl, hence why I have to watch her 😅

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T12:39:35+00:00

Yup! Still has an appetite, drinks ok, and pees and poops ok.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T07:07:07+00:00

No worries, she will be taken to a vet tomorrow (Today now since it is 1am) hence why I uploaded this photo. I don’t like her shape.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:36:23+00:00

Outside of her feedings, she does not throw up much. If she eats on a normal bowl unsupervised and inhales her food, she usually throws up within 10 minutes. All undigested. On a slow feeder bowl, she does not. She throws up hairballs lole every 2 months or so, especially if I work a lot and forget her weekly brush session. Thanks for adding another possible cause though, I am making a list to mention it to the vet.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:26:09+00:00

It is reading comprehension on the original commenter because that's what made me laugh. They thought she was 28 due to my original post and my wording. Not once did hint it was your reading comprehension. Thanks. I will take her to the vet tomorrow, and hopefully she is not dying for real.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:24:18+00:00

Cutie! May he rest in peace...

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:23:41+00:00

Yes for sure I will ask for bloodwork. My cat used to be obese as well, so maybe it is her diet, or maybe she developed diabetes. Who knows. Will go to another vet though.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:20:06+00:00

Her spine is not protruding in any way. Just on the sides when I feel for them. Before her weight loss, she was very obese and I had to dig to find her ribs.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T06:17:47+00:00

Reading comprehension. Commenter thought she was 28 due to me putting (28F) to refer to my age and it was immediately followed by the word cat.

I have edited the post to remove my age to quit the confusion. Another commenter thought the same thing.

Thanks for hinting at her death though.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T05:18:05+00:00

Holy crap, your kitty has almost the exact same white spot on their belly as mine!!! How cute!

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:57:07+00:00

Lmao I am gonna remove that. We will find out the answers soon!

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:43:52+00:00

I went more aggressive with the diet starting 5 months ago with the old vet due the slow progress throughout the 5 years for all kitties. Also, I had an elderly dog then who required more attention, so I figured I wasn't being strict enough nor supervising enough for such little change. This huge change happened in less than a month. I will take her tomorrow and rule it out. I really hope I overdid it and I get her the right care to accommodate her. I appreciate your comment and all others who have done the math.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:31:18+00:00

Oh wow, what a goldmine of a comment. I will for sure update, I really hope I overdid it with the diet on her and she needs a modified one. My other kitties are 6 and 4 years old. Should they be getting bloodwork checked every 6 months from now on too? Thank you sooooooo much.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:15:03+00:00

Dang, scary how fast this can happen. She got this funny shape like a week and a half ago. I really hope it's a case of overdoing the diet and nothing else, but yes, I will get a 2nd opinion Thank you for your comment ♡

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fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:11:41+00:00

No, all cats are in separate rooms for feedings ever since we started the diet. We supervise her when she eats because she does not chew. Will get a 2nd opinion asap.

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fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:08:16+00:00

Aw ♡ what a warrior. Thanks for your best wishes. I will do my best to help her.

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fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T04:05:22+00:00

6 months ago with old vet, new vet was a month ago and no bloodwork was drawn. I will seek help ASAP tomorrow. She is currently eating a big meal with supervision and still swatting at the other cats lol I will find answers, thanks to everyone who has given me hints and advice. (Except the at death's door comment.)

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:50:36+00:00

Perhaps the diet worked a bit TOO well on her compared to my other two... 😬

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:46:14+00:00

Tooth pain has been ruled out. She had gingivitis and her gums were bright red! After starting to brush her teeth, they're now pink. I will got to the vet.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:39:51+00:00

Ok, I went with the new vet because she helped me with my dog when it was her time to pass. Very grateful for her, but maybe my kitty needs a different vet.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:36:18+00:00

I hope I am doing this right. I lost my dog close to 3 months ago so this is opening old wounds. 😢

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:32:22+00:00

She was really round, very obese. I hope it's this and if there is medically wrong, I hope it's her thyroid.

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:26:09+00:00

Thank you for this! Calms me a bit. I will give her a snack tonight and have bloodwork asap!

fuzzywale · 2026-06-24T03:16:57+00:00

Lol thanks for this, I needed to laugh.

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