Why is my cat not eating after boarding? Is he bored with food?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 4 lbs
So my cat hasn't been eating as much after coming back from boarding at our vets. He will eat half of the food and walk away but will eat all of his food if I feed it to him. He is acting completely normal other than that and will happily eat treats. He's been on EN gastroenteric wet food since he was a kitten. He gets three meals a day and eats a total of one and a quarter cans of food (as advised by our vet). Is it because he's getting bored of this type of food?
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Published on August 17th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oscar. Cats can respond to stress (ie. a boarding stay) with a decrease in appetite. You may want to inquire if he had any vomiting/diarrhea or lack of appetite during his stay. Continue to hand feed him. If his appetite does not return, consult his veterinarian if you can try another diet versus having him seen for an appointment. I hope this information helps!
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Published on April 10th, 2018
I would be a little concerned. If the appetite doesn’t return to normal by tomorrow then I would encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. He may be brewing an upper respiratory infection which is common in cats who have been stressed. He may be running a fever but no outward signs yet. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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