This is my 14 yr old cat Celeste...she was at the local vet in may...they did tests for diabetes & kidney issues..all negative..diagnosed with arthritis..she eats fine & seems fine but she looks so skinny! I am worried about her..should I take her back for more thorough tests?

Updated On July 29th, 2021

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 14 years and 6 months old | 4 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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Hi and thanks for your request. Yes, I agree with you, her body condition score is possibly 2 or 3 out of nine. More investigations are needed. I guess a blood test was already performed, so an ultrasound of her abdomen and a chest x ray are needed as next steps.

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