My new cat won't eat or use litter box. Should I call the vet?

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I just got my 2yo cat and have had her since Saturday morning. Since being here she has barely eaten and hasn’t even touched her new litter box. I’m worried because she hasn’t had a bowel movement or voided at all and I’m not sure how much she is drinking. Do I need to take her to a Veterinarian? Or is this normal behaviour given that she is likely stressed due to the move? She doesn’t appear to be in any pain, she is active and not whining or resting too much. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend having her checked out by a veterinarian. If she has a small bladder I would say she is most likely urinating somewhere in the house if there is nothing in her litter box. From a move cats can get stressed out and not eat as much but my concern would be more that she isn't urinating. If she is truly not urinating this is a life-threatening emergency and typically would act sick and painful also. I would look around your home to see if you smell or see any spots with her urine. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My new cat won't eat or use litter box. Should I call the vet?

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