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My cat won't eat, is skinny, losing hair, but still drinks water. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat is 5 years old.From last few months it has become skinny,was also loosing its hair and not interested in eating,but drinking water.We have given it digestion medicine then it had a little bit of meal.Again it has stopped eating,only drinking water and taking rest.What to do?I am really worried.Help me out please

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2017

Hi, I am concerned your cat is sick with something serious. She really needs to see a vet for some blood work to see if she has kidney or liver issues. Until you can get her to a vet, you can blend up canned cat food in a blender and add water to make it a paste. use a syringe with no needle and drip it into her mouth. She needs nutrition somehow. If she vomits it up, there's not much you can do and she needs to see a vet. If she keeps it down, continue syringe feeding her food and make an appointment to see a vet. I am sorry there are no home remedies for this. Good luck!

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