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My cat won't eat, is lethargic, and seems to be hurting. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 7.055 lbs

My cat has been acting weird as in she has not eaten her food even though she always used to have a big appetite, she is not as active and as playful and she looks like shes hurting somehow i just dont know what is hurting her, please help!

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Answered By Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Emergency/Critical Care Specialist

Published on February 26th, 2017

Without a physical exam, we cannot localize pain. However, since Honey is not eating she may have a gastrointestinal cause of discomfort. The best thing to do is follow up with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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