Old cat not eating much

[Jenna]

My 16 year old cat has really decreased his eating. He is getting skinny and shows that jumping up on furniature is a problem. I got him wet food instead of cat chow but he is still not eating much. Would this just be a sign of old age? He does not seem to be in distress, but slowed down.

[badger]

Weight loss and failure to eat in an old cat are both serious. Please take your cat to the vet. He may be suffering more than it appears.