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My cat is hiding under the bed all day, not eating. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

My cat has been under my bed all day and won't come out. Even to eat or drink or go to the bathroom. What do I do? Is she sick?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2016

Cats tend to hide when they do not feel well. Please find her under the bed and take her to a veterinarian ASAP. You may want to try hand feeding her with canned catfood or cooked chicken. If you warm it up, it will entice some cats to eat, But do take her to your vet in the morning.

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