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Have you ever noticed that the ownerOur cat's weight is dThe body is thin or looks too thin. When touched, only bones are visible on the eyes.M characters or some that are very thin mayIt can cause you to have no energy, which is a symptom.A fairly common illness The owner must take the catVisit a veterinarian for examination and treatment.Treatment by the inspection steps are as follows:this

1. History taking and examinationDetailed description of a cat's body
Starting from the internal examinationThe cat's mouth is inflamed.gums or tongue and tonsils in the throat or not?Because of the inflammation inside the mouth andAn abnormality in the neck is also a cause.Causes in cats that eat less andWeight loss is possible and the throat area can be felt.Outside which is the area that hasThyroid is abnormally largeIs it normal or not? If so, what size is it?It is easy to feel from the outside.You can tell initially that the cat is sick.I have hyperthyroidism.Than normal or thyroid conditionPoison or can feel the vaginaFirst, we found a lump that was the same size and shape.Abnormal shape in the abdomen orSuch as kidneys, intestines, and abnormally enlarged lymph nodes

2. Laboratory examination
From blood tests to countingVarious blood cells such as white blood cells, red blood cells, hormone levels in the bodysuch as thyroid hormones, liver and kidney tests, and urine tests to check the functioning ofKidney function Blood sugar level testTo check for diabetes, stool tests are performed to detect the infection.Bacteria and protozoa and eggsWorms in cases where cats have diarrheaLiquid or not takenLong-standing parasite

3. Symptomatic treatment to relieve symptomsSymptoms in cats that are not well
Initial fluid administration andRumors can be made if the condition is goodIf the cat is severely dehydrated or if the cat has a medical conditionThe rules of the digestive tract can provideVitamins to enhance functionGastrointestinal tract items such as vitamin B12 or in cases where cats cannot swallow.The bird can eat by itself.Unable to receive energy fromTherefore, it is necessary to have sufficient food.Use a tube to provide food.Yes, because if we can't give foodJust enough to cause the situationOther complications can follow in the following section.Back

4. Further diagnosis
In the case of the treatment mentioned aboveThe cat's condition still hasn't improved. Additional diagnostics should be consideredAdd such as ultrasound of the abdomenTo see the normal condition of the organsDetailed examination of the abdominal cavity, such as intestines, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, kidneys, abdominal lymph nodes, or in cases where abnormal masses are foundThe rules within the abdominal cavity should also beCollect tissue samples for examinationFurther diagnosis of tumors and cancer Or use a camera to examineGastrointestinal diagnosis which canThe car can do it at the beginning of the route.Food and the end of the walkwayFood or in some cases thin cats and waterWeight loss may be due to allergiesIt can be divided into two parts:Allergy-reducing formula which is a formulaSpecific and observable signsYour cat's condition within 1-2 weeks after changing to a new one.Food

Source: “Clinical approach to the cat that is losing weight”,
World small animal veterinary association(WSAVA),2019

Compiled by Dr. Thitikorn Eksiritrairat, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Talingchan Animal HospitalN

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