how firm

how firm to the touch should Kitty be? I think he is too squishy. How can I tell? I am so worried about him.

it differs in certain areas of the body

ok, so his "tummy" area, the midsection. I can sortof pinch the skin away from his body and it folds and is squishy

Well im no expert but mine doesnt do that

I've heard that if you can pinch their skin and it doesn't "snap back" and just stays folded or pinched, it could be a sign of dehydration. Don't hold me to it though, and don't get all worried or anything. That's just what I remember reading somewhere.

As for squishiness, my babies pretty squishy around her stomach area. I think that's because theres no bones or anything to firm it up like the ribs and back area are. I dunno. If it is unhealthy, then I guess my baby needs something to firm her belly up. :(

Its not just his skin, its his flesh too I guess. I know what the dehydrated skin looks like,having seen that horribleness at a petstore in my area. This is different. The flesh is pinchable, I don't mean I am pulling it heard, but if I poke it lightly or pinch it lightly it squishes and is not firm. SHould it be that way? I wish I could do a digital vidio so you all could see what I mean. The vet did say that he has lost a little muscle tone and I have been struggling to bring it back up for a couple of months but this particular symptom has yet to change. His flesh seems loose. How do I know how he is supposed to feel?