Cat Symptom Guide
Cat Not Eating
Cats can decline quickly when they stop eating; early action matters.
What to do now
ER now
ER now
Go to an emergency vet now.
Red flags: No eating for 24+ hours, Weakness or dehydration, Breathing changes
Call today
Call today
Call your vet today for urgent guidance.
Red flags: Poor appetite with vomiting/diarrhea, Known chronic illness
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule a veterinary exam soon.
Red flags: Eating less than normal for several days, Behavior otherwise stable
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor intake and hydration closely.
Red flags: Brief appetite dip after stress, Resumes eating within hours
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Common causes
Diabetes Mellitus
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Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)
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Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (Feline Viral Respiratory Disease Complex)
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Hyperthyroidism
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