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My cat can't move, eat, or drink. Vet closed. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 20 lbs

Hi this is cat shadow, I need your help a soon as possible. He can't move eat or drink right now. My parents think he's having a stroke but we don't know for sure. Another thing that came up was a urinary track infection. I don't know what to do, the vetrenaran is closed on a Sunday and I just want to try to make him feel better. I don't know if he'll make it through the night so anything would help at this moment. He's also 11 years old

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2017

Oh no poor guy. There isn't much you can do for him at home in such a dire situation as this. He needs medical care unfortunately. If your vet is closed then I would highly recommend taking him in to an ER vet who is available after hours and is readily available to take care of Shadow in such an emergency type situation as this. If he isn't able to move, then I too would be suspicous of a stroke event, a saddle thrombus (clot in the lower abdomen), a urinary blockage (especially if he is vocal and unable to urinate), or some other cardiac disorder. He need immediate veterinary attention if you are going to be able to help Shadow at this time. Here is a website link that I am hopeful can help you find an ER vet to get him care asap. http://www.vetlocator.com/ And here is a financial assistance link if needed. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html Best of luck and take care.

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