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My cat wants to eat but can't. Is this a serious medical issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 years and 3 months old

He wants to eat but for some reason unable to do it, illness..please help what to do, am gonna get heart attack for sure if anything wrong happens, do you know anyone who can

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Answered By Alysia Van Scoy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2017

Poor Tulu! I am sorry that he can't eat. I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for an exam. Since he is young cat, he could have eaten something that is lodged in his intestines, or stuck in his mouth. Any chance that he got into a toxin or ate a toxic plant? The veterinarian will be able to do an exam, diagnostics (possibly blood work and x-rays) and form a treatment plan to get him feeling better. Please take care of yourself as well. Pets are a huge part of our lives, but we have to take care of ourselves as well. Thanks for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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