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Why is my cat suddenly inactive, drooling, and refusing to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 23 days old

She's not as active as her other siblings, she stays alone most of the times these days, and is not interested to play. she drinks water but rarely eat anything. doesn't sneeze but has some extra silayva from time to time

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2017

It sounds like Kitty is sick if she rarely eats. It's quite serious when a cat barely eats, as they can develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. Unfortunately, anorexia and lethargy are very general signs of illness, and can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I would have her seen by a vet right away for a physical exam, blood tests, and urinalysis to diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated.

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