Why is my cat only licking wet food gravy and not eating dry?

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She is pretty much only licking the gravy of her wet food and not eating much of her dry food. Our routine in the past: we would give her wet food in the morning and dry food in the evening. She would usually eat all of it pretty much right away. Three days ago we noticed she did not eat all of her dry food by the time we gave her the morning feeding. Then she mostly just licked the wet food. As the day went on, she did finish her wet food. That evening we gave her dry food as usual and s

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Without knowing the age and type of pet, it is difficult to know. I am assuming it is a cat and if she isn't eating than she could have a problem with her teeth, gastrointestinal issue, pancreatitis, infection, endocrine disease, liver/kidney disease. It is continues, she needs to be seen by a vet to determine the cause and treat her problem. Your vet can run lab work and take an -x-ray, if needed, to help diagnose and prescribe medications to help. Hope she starts eating soon,

Why is my cat only licking wet food gravy and not eating dry?

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