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My cat won't eat or drink and sleeps after traveling. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | neutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

My cat traveled home with me over the holidays, and we just got back to my apartment yesterday. He ate last night like normal, but today he refuses to eat or drink, and has slept all day.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2018

Travelling can be very stressful and tiring for cats but as long as he is rousable i would just monitor for 12hours as he sleeps it off. Monitor closely for any additional symptoms and schedule a vet check if he does not start eating tomorrow. Try feeding warmed, soft food

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