My cat is eating less. Is it serious? What to do before a vet visit?

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My cat has recently been eating less than normal, when a give her, her food she eats a tiny bit and wanders off. She doesn't appear to be in any pain or discomfort when she eats and everything else is normal. She has managed to eat one meal over the period of a day. Should I be worried? And if I won't be able to make it to a vet for about a week what should i do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would be worried too. At home you need to make sure that she is drinking water, even if you need to give it to her with an eye dropper. I would recommend to offer her tasty meals-canned food, tuna, chicken and rice. Warmed food is better than cold food so this may also encourage her to eat. Many things could be going on and some causes can be severe. If she begins to have vomiting/diarrhea, stops eating completely or becomes lethargic, get her into the vet sooner. I hope your baby perks up!

My cat is eating less. Is it serious? What to do before a vet visit?

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