My older cat hides, won't eat, drinks lots after new kitten. Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 10 years and 8 months old
I recently just got a kitten and. One after two weeks My older cat keeps hiding and won't eat or go toilet, I got him out this morning but he refused to eat anything and just drank loads of water, he done a little wee but that's all, is this normal behaiveor ?
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Published on September 19th, 2017
No this isn't normal and Scribble has to see a vet immediately. It's extremely serious she isn't eating, as when a cat doesn't eat for longer than 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. While the stress of having a new kitten can cause a cat not to eat, it shouldn't last this long. I'm concerned there is something more serious going on with her, such as kidney disease, liver disease, dental problems. or even cancer. She needs veterinary care now, please take her into a vet right away.
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Published on September 29th, 2018
If your cat hasn't eaten in a couple of days, she needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Cats will suffer serious liver damage if they don't eat regularly. The rest of the symptoms indicate she is very ill and should be seen right away. Your vet will do an exam, lab work, possibly x-rays, and based on these results, your vet will be better able to tell what's wrong with her and how best to treat it.
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