My cat is lethargic, not eating, losing weight. Should I see a vet?

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Cats lethargic. Not eating or drinking. Loss of weight really showed today. Thought she had a cold. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Katrina! Unfortunately, these are very vague symptoms that could be caused by almost any kind of illness, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine her and run some tests. She may have a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, some type of infectious disease like FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), or even cancer. Not eating for more than 24 hours in cats always warrants a vet visit, because they can develop a serious liver problem called hepatic lipidosis when they don't eat, in addition to whatever illness is causing the inappetance in the first place. So, I would definitely recommend taking Katrina to the vet today for an exam. He/she can do blood work or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

My cat is lethargic, not eating, losing weight. Should I see a vet?

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