My 1-year-old cat won't eat. When should I worry about her not eating?

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My kitten just turned 1 in May. Recently, she won't eat for me. I have tried wet. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Chloe won't eat! Anorexia is a very general sign of illness, and it could be caused by dental problems, systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. It's actually serious when a cat won't eat, as if they don't eat for 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. This needs to be avoided, so I would take her into the vet either today or tomorrow. The vet can diagnose what is causing her to not eat, and how best to treat. I hope this helps!

My 1-year-old cat won't eat. When should I worry about her not eating?

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