Sebastian Cattbutt is not doing well

My best friend is my 14 year old Maine Coon Cat. He is now barely eating or drinking. My vet will not be back until 1-2-04. She makes housecalls. He even turned his nose up at his cat nip for christmas. I got some treats in him this morning. He is a big cat but I am begining to feel his bones from the weight lose. I called the vet and requested a full metabolic workup. I feel it is either diabetes or cancer.

Sigh Sigh Sigh. I am very worried.


DDQM

Not to joke but maybe he is having the winter blues. :shrug:

Hopefully everything will turn out all right.

The other bad news could be kidney failure. That would absolutely make him too nauseated to eat. Hydrating him, in that case, could give you some months more.

He used to be a feline tank, but is really getting old. Smaller over the years, sleeps more but still plays and very much enjoying life still. Has a bit of life left in him at about 17+. We adjust to the changes. He gets small meals but more often. Never will be the 18 pound ball of hard muscle he was, but he is still having good times!

Vet visit a good idea, but don't go in expecting the worst news. Sometimes their bodies just slow down and they aren't as big and strong.
I can relate, same problem in my human body!

Hoping your buddy has many good years left.

Great name for the beastie. Love it.

Best wishes from me 'n the feline who runs things around here.

The fact that he is still eating a little in encouraging. It's so unnerving that they can't tell you what hurts, isn't it?

This could be a lot of things. My cat went through this sort of thing a few years ago and it turned out to be nothing. He's fine now. May have been some just some mild viral infection or something. But if it's something serious you should find out ASAP. The vet may be able to learn much just from a physical exam.
In the meantime, check your cat's gums and eyes. Gingivitis, which is common and treatable, can cause these symptoms. The gums will be red and there's usually noticeable bad breath. There's also a condition similar to Bell's palsy that affects cats (I forget what it's called). Check your cat's pupils to see if they are dilated differently. The paralysis can affect the cat's ability to eat or drink properly.
Good luck.

My kitty is sick too right now, but I always have kitty love to spare :-)

positive vibes coming your way

In older male cats, urinary blockage is frequently a problem AND IT KILLS IF NOT TREATED PROMPTLY.

He found another vet who would see it immediately.

Good thoughts for the catbutt.

Weight loss can also be a sign of hyperthyroidism, common in older cats. (Just lost my dear old Chester to it last month)