She's not eating! To Vet or not to Vet?

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TIBBERS - 13 Oct 2005 08:33 GMT

My cat is fussy eater,but when it's something she likes, she has no problems.
If its something she doesn't like it, she will eventually at least eat some
of it due to hunger. That's not the case these last two days.
She hasn't aten any of her canned nor her dry food. I'm wondering whether I
should take her to the Vet or if she's just stressed. I haven't been able to
be at the house every day like I used to, nor am I able to give her dinner
like I used to due to my new work schedule: my roomate does it for me. (she's
had my romate feed her many times before, so don't think this is the reason)
If she's not feeling well she usually lets us know by leaving a lil 'present'
of feces on the linoleum.
I wonder; how long I should wait before I should get really worried and take
her to the doctor?I think she may just be stressed. What other things may
lead a cat not to eat?
Tibbers

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Beth - 13 Oct 2005 11:43 GMT

Stress or not, it's not healthy for her to not eat for two days. At least
call your vet to see what he has to say. But, he'll probably want to see
her and he may need to. I wouldn't wait any longer.

> My cat is fussy eater,but when it's something she likes, she has no
> problems.
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> lead a cat not to eat?
> Tibbers

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~*Connie*~ - 13 Oct 2005 11:57 GMT

is there a treat that she can't resist? If no, try meat flavored baby food.
Most can't resist that. Milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, all other good
tries. Offer her something she normally will eat, even if it is something
she shouldn't have. The key here is to see if she will eat at all. If she
refuses the treat, take to the vet.

Other factors to consider, is she old? elderly have more issues with health
and dental problems. Is she showing any other signs of health problems?
Is she more or less loving? is she hiding out? all signs that something
is amiss and she should go to the stabby place.

> My cat is fussy eater,but when it's something she likes, she has no
> problems.
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> lead a cat not to eat?
> Tibbers

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CadillacWoman - 13 Oct 2005 11:58 GMT

If she is an indoor-outdoor cat, she might be getting meals from
someone else who thinks she's a stray. If she's an indoor-only cat, try
hand feeding her a tidbit of warm cooked chicken or ham. If she ignores
the treat, she probably is ill. Also, listen to hear breathing--if she
has a cold, she might not eat because a cat won't eat what she can't
smell. Heating her food in a microwave for 10 seconds will make it more
odiferous. Also, sit her in front of her dish and pet her--this might
encourage her to take a few bites, especially if she is stressed about
your being gone.

Not eating for days can lead to organ failure. At least call the vet
and ask him/'her if you think that you should bring in Kitty for an
exam. Good luck.

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MarAzul - 14 Oct 2005 04:55 GMT

> My cat is fussy eater,but when it's something she likes, she has no
> problems.
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> lead a cat not to eat?
> Tibbers

If you know she hasn't eaten in two days take her to the vet now or find
something she will eat! After three days of not eating cats will begin to
develope hepatic lipidosis as their body starts to 'eat' it's own body
reserves. This is not healthy and can have ramifications in the future, even
if she starts to eat again.

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