Thread: Weight problem?

Hi Blue Gato, I am sorry your poor cat has mouth problems but I wouldn't worry about his weight too much,I have a seven year old whose weight averages out at 6.20kg.He is tall & very long but just doesn't carry weight.He also has bad flare ups of gingivitis & then he drops down in weight even more,we have had him on short courses of antibiotics & very long courses of the same to see if we could get rid of it but no good.Sometimes he will carry on eating just the same but on the occasions he feels really sorry for himself we get him sachets of a food called HI Life tuna {don't know what it would be where you are} & because it is really soft he tucks in to it,we have tried him on fresh fish & chicken etc but turns his nose up & walks away,get a sachet out & he is there.I also have a supplement called Nutrigel Plus that I give him over these periods as well,don't know if it helps but I like to think it just gives him that extra bit of help while he is down.On the whole though he is a very happy slim line MC who can still get through gaps that the others can't.....

Originally Posted by jckkerrison

Hi Blue Gato, I am sorry your poor cat has mouth problems but I wouldn't worry about his weight too much,I have a seven year old whose weight averages out at 6.20kg.He is tall & very long but just doesn't carry weight.He also has bad flare ups of gingivitis & then he drops down in weight even more,we have had him on short courses of antibiotics & very long courses of the same to see if we could get rid of it but no good.Sometimes he will carry on eating just the same but on the occasions he feels really sorry for himself we get him sachets of a food called HI Life tuna {don't know what it would be where you are} & because it is really soft he tucks in to it,we have tried him on fresh fish & chicken etc but turns his nose up & walks away,get a sachet out & he is there.I also have a supplement called Nutrigel Plus that I give him over these periods as well,don't know if it helps but I like to think it just gives him that extra bit of help while he is down.On the whole though he is a very happy slim line MC who can still get through gaps that the others can't.....

I really thank you for your answer, wich, i must say, is partially relieving.
I know that Maine Coons gain their full weight until they are 4 years old. So, i really hope he will gain some more. I cant be not afraid for a possible deterioration of his mouth condition, but for the time being, i cant do anything more. However, i have plans on visiting a third doctor during next week, or the week above that.
Its really difficult to describe how much we love him, and we cant bare the thought of something bad happens to him.

Here some pictures of him!

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww he is purrrrrrrrrrrrfect

Originally Posted by Louie-Louie

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww he is purrrrrrrrrrrrfect

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

He is beautiful - I so don't want to wait for mine , but know i must

Can only echo everyone elses comments, he's a beauty ! Do hope you can sort out his mouth problems.

I think he looks wonderful & looking at his head size & frame I would think he has still got more growing to do for you.My boy has had gingivitis since he was a kitten as well & it is something you just work along with & get help if it seems to stress them or have signs of pain.

Oh what a beauty, these are the most gorgeous pictures! What's his name? I hope you can get some relief for the poor lad's mouth, and find the best way of managing it. Of course you love him to bits, it's incredible how much our pets can mean to us. Let us know what progress you make.

If a cat "bites" & breaks the skin then there is always a chance that the wound could become infected wether there is anything visibly wrong with the cats mouth or not,if it is only a case of play biting & the skin isn't broken then taking the usual precautions of washing after touching the cat should be enough.

It's quite unlikely that you can 'catch' anything. However, sometimes, it can happen (very rare) if the skin is broken and dirt/etc gets into the skin. I had a cat for 8 years who always scratched (during play). Once he scratched me and I'm assuming his claw must've been a bit dirty (maybe from litter tray, going outside etc) as I ended up with an infection that needed medical treatment and a needle. This is rare.