My 7-year-old cat won't eat, is drooling, and can't sleep. What to do?

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I have a 7 year old male cat that hasn't been eating his hard food, found a scrap on his nose, and drooling plus he's just not sleeping

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. I would highly recommend taking him in to your vet for some bloodwork analysis. A cat that isn't eating is considered to be a serious thing, because cats are known to be masters at hiding illness, unless it is something serious going on. Drooling is a sign of nausea, which can be caused by just about every condition out there, so it is necessary to get some testing down to hopefully pinpoint the problem. I am not sure how deep the scrape on his nose is, but I would not consider it to be a factor in his current illness, especially if it is just a superficial wound that is not infected. If you cannot get him in right away you can try enticing him with some tuna and white rice or slightly warmed cans of baby food for now. But a vet visit is needed as soon as possible. Best wishes with your pet cat and I hope that he gets well soon! Take care.

My 7-year-old cat won't eat, is drooling, and can't sleep. What to do?

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