How can I get my senior cat to gain weight?

How can I get my senior cat to gain weight?

- Find a Type of Food That Fits Your Cat's Preferences. ... - Make Sure the Food Fits Their Nutritional Needs. ... - Feed Small, Frequent Meals. ... - Try Warming Up Your Cat's Wet Food. ... - Offer the Right Snacks Between Meals. ... - Decrease Your Cat's Anxiety.

Why is my elderly cat losing weight but still eating?

You may suspect that your cat is eating more than normally, but still continues to lose weight. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that can result from a tumor on the thyroid gland, or an overactive thyroid which elevates levels of thyroid hormone. ... Hyperthyroid cats can eat, and eat, and eat and still lose weight.

What can I feed an elderly skinny cat?

Raw or “gently cooked” fresh food is an excellent diet for elderly cats. Dr. Becker recommends that if it is impossible to feed raw that dehydrated or freeze-dried balanced food reconstituted with plenty of water is good second choice. However, feeding an all dry-food diet in the long run will cause problems.