On Thu, 06 May 2010 11:07:31 -0400, kraut wrote:
I have an 18 / 19 years old indoor only tortie that weighs about 5
pounds. She weighed about 4 when we had her spayed (Female) after
having kittens when she was about 3 years old. She eats well and has
no problem with the litter box. She pees and poops fine. I can not
feel her ribs or bones but she just looks skinny and always has. I
pick her up and it is like picking up a feather. The other 4 all are
in their mid teens weight wise and from 9 to 11 years old. She runs
and jumps and plays with toys though not like when she was younger.
Now when she walks it is like watching an 80 year old human walk
compared to a teenagers walk. If interested a pic of her is at
http://users.ameritech.net/lestark/kitty-stand.jpg or
http://users.ameritech.net/lestark/kitty-win.jpg
She goes to vet and was checked and found everything within normal
range about a year ago. They have 3 types of dry food available all
the time with Royal Canin indoor mature 27 in the room where she
spends most of her time and Friskies Feline Favorites and then a
different dry each month (This month Purina Pro Plan hairball formula)
so they can have a variety. Then twice a day they get a can of Fancy
Feast grilled and a can of Fancy Feast Gourmet for 5 cats.
I am looking for something I can feed her that might put a little meat
on Kitty (Her name). At her age I kind of give her what she likes at
times even if some think it might not be real good for her. Like
couple nights ago I gave the five a small can of people tuna. I do
that maybe once a month for a treat or I will get a 10 piece chicken
nuggets at Mickey Dee's for them but no sauce :-} .
Thanks for any suggestions.
You are indeed fortunate that she is doing as well as she is, but it
sounds like she needs to put on some weight!
If you have not done so in the past 6 months, I would take her in to the
vet for blood work to rule out the common diseases of elderly cats.
Then ask the vet what they recommend. Ask about perhaps using kitten
food, since it's higher in calories.
But a trip to the vet is in order, first and foremost
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