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Which change in an older cat needs a veterinary check?

Unexplained weight loss needs a veterinary visit.

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  1. Sleeping in a sunbeam
  2. Unexplained weight loss ✔
  3. Purring during brushing

Why: Weight loss, even with a good appetite, can signal an illness that is easier to manage when caught early.

Huh, didn't know that: Cornell says hyperthyroidism signs may be subtle at first and get worse over time.

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Answer: Unexplained weight loss. Weight loss, even with a good appetite, can signal an illness that is easier to manage when caught early.

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center: Hyperthyroidism in Cats www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperthyroidism-cats
    The most common clinical signs of hyperthyroidism are weight loss, increased appetite, and increased thirst and urination.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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