Originally Posted by
Ccorazone
I had a senior cat ( age 14). He kept loosing weight, so much so that you could see all of his bones. Vet said older cats tend to have thyroid problems and my had a hyperthyroid which increased his metabolism beyond control. Heart beat was over 200 and he died of either a heart attack or a stroke which vet said would happen.
Old cat has been on medication for hyperthyroidism for several years. He's lived with us for over 17 years now -