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Cat not eating and stressed

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Bonnie
Bonnie

I adopted my brothers cat on Sunday and she still hasnt ate anything but is drinking water ( I put out wet food and dry every morning and night). She has been to the toilet to pee but nothing else. She is a indoors cat and we had to travel from Manchester to Glasgow which was upsetting for her. Since we got home she has hidden from us and wont come out her hiding hole. We have been given different adivse of leaving her alone or making her come out and showing her lover but I dont want to upset her more than she has already been. What should I do about her not eating? How long can she last without food? An should I leave her alone or force her out?
Thank you kelly

One Response to “Cat not eating and stressed”:

  •   Sara Larsen says:

    November 02nd, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Cats can become stressed very easily.  It may take her awhile before she can return to her normal daily life and routine.  Try warming up the canned food or adding sodium free chicken broth to make the food more appealing.  If she does not eat within a day or two, take her to the vet immediately as acute liver failure can occur if a cat does not eat anything for more than a few days.

    As for getting her to come out.  You may want to let her be for a few days and see if she will come out on her own.  Forcing her may make things worse.

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