Why isn't my cat eating during or after her heat cycle? Is she sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 6 months and 17 days old
Hello there! My cat just was over her heating cycle and she doesn't eat at all, she didn't eat in her heating cycle either. Why doesn't she eat?
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Published on April 23rd, 2016
Some cats can develop a uterine infection after their heat cycle. it is recommended to take her to the vet in order check for an infection. in most cases it's recommended to spay her if this is indeed the cause. if she isn't eating at all since her cycle started it's very bad, a cat usually starts developing fatty liver if he stops eating for more than 3 days strait.
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Published on March 9th, 2018
She could have a uterine infection which can become very serious and even life threatening. I recommend a veterinary exam right away. Often they need to have surgery to remove the infected uterus and be put on fluids and antibiotics. This is a common complication of unspayed females that have many heat cycles without getting pregnant. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Misty Mountains.
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