Why does my cat eat less in hot weather?
Cats generally eat less when it is hot, partly because they are less active, partly because metabolic heat from digesting food is a load they would rather not a…
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My cat won’t eat but is still drinking water. Is that okay?
It is somewhat reassuring but not enough to relax about. Drinking without eating means your cat is conscious and able to swallow, which is better than the alter…
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Can a cat actually starve itself by being picky?
Yes, and cats are unusual among pets in this respect. When a cat stops eating, fat moves from her body to the liver faster than the liver can process it, and th…
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Why has my cat suddenly become a picky eater?
Sudden pickiness usually has a cause worth investigating. Dental pain is one of the most common: a cat with a sore tooth still wants to eat but eating hurts, so…
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Can dental or tooth pain make a cat stop eating?
Yes, and it is one of the more common hidden causes of fussy or reduced eating in adult cats. Between 50 and 90 percent of cats over four have some form of dent…
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Could a dental problem be making my cat picky?
Dental pain is a common, easy-to-miss cause of fussy eating. The signs of feline dental disease, what the vet checks and when to book a visit.
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If I just wait, will my hungry cat eventually eat?
This is the single most dangerous piece of advice for cat owners. Cats are not like dogs: a healthy adult cat that goes 24 to 48 hours without eating is at real…
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How long can a cat safely go without eating?
A healthy adult cat can usually go 24 hours without food, but past that point the risk of hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver) starts climbing, and at 48 hours of no…
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My cat suddenly won’t eat: when picky becomes an emergency
A cat that suddenly stops eating is not being picky. Why feline appetite loss escalates fast, what to do in the first 24 hours and when to call the vet.
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Why is my cat such a picky eater? What actually works
Picky eating and true appetite loss are different problems. Here is how to tell them apart, the setup fixes that work, and when fussiness means a vet visit.
