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Hi there. New here and have 5 cats in the family. One of my oldest, 10 year old has recently stopped eating and is VERY thin now. She used to eat very little when she was young and was thin then started packing on the pounds. We added a new kitten to the family within the last 3 months and that's I guess when she may have stopped eating. She doesn't act any differently other than that either. The only way I can see something might be wrong is that she doesn't eat. All the cats are indoor and don't have contact with other animals. We asked the vet and they said maybe something with her thyroid, but she's not drinking or vomiting or doesn't have diarhea either.

Just not sure, but worried.

Thanks for any help or comfort. We're gonna take her in next week I think.

Any time a cat doesn't eat for more than a day, it's time to worry. Especially a "senior" cat. It can be dental problems, thyroid, diabetes, or some other medical cause. Emotional upset can be a cause as well, like with the new kitten. However, the not eating can also trigger medical problems such as a fatty liver disorder. Do take her in to your vet as soon as possible and have him run a senior blood panel and do a thorough exam.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Well, the bloodwork is being done at the moment, but I think it's her teeth. For some reason, a bunch of her teeth have lost the enamel on them. It looks as if something hit her teeth and shattered the enamel off. The vet hadn't seen that before and is gonna ask around. Poor kittie. When you touch the affected teeth, they start bleeding. Ouch.

Poor baby! No wonder she didn't eat. I do hope the vet can get those teeth fixed soon.
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