My cat isn't eating for days, drinks water, and hides. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs
My cat has not ate In 3 days but is drinking water and she is staying hidden under my bed all day only to come out to drink water
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Published on July 24th, 2017
Poor Gizmo Hill! If she has not eaten in three days, this is a very serious problem - cats can develop a life-threatening illness called hepatic lipidosis from not eating for multiple days in a row, so it's very important to find out what is causing her to not eat and get her started on appropriate treatment right away. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - she may need blood work and x-rays to help diagnose the problem so that she can be treated before things get worse.
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Hi and thanks for your request. If she is fine otherwise, this prolonged inappetence does not seem to be affecting her as much and it may be just the case to find a good alternative to what your giving. Try with different type of food, different flavours, different consistencies. Boiled chicken or white fish is often a good option.
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Published on November 5th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. If tabatha is not eating and not feeling well, I would recommend getting her in to be seen by a veterinarian for further testing and treatment recommendations. I would recommend having her blood tested to check for any abnormalities as a starting point and go from there. I hooe this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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