My 11 year old tom cat wont stop eating???

Question

I took him to the vets last week they did a blood test to check for a thyroid problem but the results came back negative, The vet now says he could have kidney/liver failure. His symptoms are eating constantly and after every meal crying for more food, trying to climb onto the table to eat our food aswel, he doesnt seem to be losing or gaining any weight at all, but he used to be a hunting cat always out and about but now he seems to just want to eat and sleep all day, hes not washing himself as much either. any ideas???

Answer 1

Maybe he' got a worm  or may have bowel prob's? I thought increas of fluid intake is consistent with liver kidney's not food...not sure but that don't sound right.

Answer 2

If he is not losing weight not drinking a lot I do not believe you are looking at kiney failure diabetes or thyroid problems. The vet should have done a full blood panel

By you not seeing him drinking I assume you are feeding canned foods which is great. Is there any yellowing of the skin or gums? that would give clues about liver problems.

How much exactly are you feeding? What are you feeding?

Answer 3

This is a classic case of Thyroid problems. Your vet can confirm that with a blood test and an eval of the "T4" marker in your cat's profile.

This is something that is easily controlled and will give you a kitty with many more happy years of healthy life. Please consider getting your kitty tested ASAP and thanks for asking on YA!

Answer 4

He may have some sort of parasite that's eating the food before he gets any of the nutrients (worms). Ask the vet to check for worms. And just continue to be in contact with the vet. They will be able to do what's best for him.

Answer 5

Stop feeding him; simple.