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Does it sound right to you that he still eats according to his regular adult weight?
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If his bloodwork all checks out normally (have you had a geriatric screen done?), then I'd guess that if he's eating the same amount and losing weight it could be just that things just aren't working as efficiently as they used to (maybe try soaking it or adding some canned?). He may not be getting the same amount of net calories from the food - perhaps it's taking him more energy to eat and digest it? I'd maybe offer him more food, or add something calorie-dense and easily digested to it. Many old guys lose their appetites, so I'd be happy that he was still eating so well, and perhaps offer him even more.