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My cat hasn't eaten in days and wants to be alone. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 months and 1 day old

Jasper hasn't eaten in three days. He won't touch his food and turns his nose up at everything we offer him including treats. He seems okay except for that other than wanting to be alone alot. I'm just worried

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

If Jasper has not eaten anything in three days it is very important he gets a good physical exam by a vet. Cats can store fat in the liver and develop fatty liver disease when they do not eat for a while. It is possible that Jasper ate something he should not and gotten and upset stomach. However different illnesses like dental disease can be issues when cats stop eating. I hope that helps

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