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Why is my 8-month-old cat not eating well, even though he's playful?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Male | 2 lbs

Hello .My 8month old burmese male cat is not eatting well for 2 days.He used to eat well .I feed him dry cat food which he likes.He is mostly spending times in the garden .He is happy and healthy and very playful but i'm just worry eating less food could make him sick.Plz guide me ways to make my cat eat a lot like before.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 21st, 2018

Ferdinan is adorable! If he is not neutered the decrease in eating can be due to his hormones. If you feel that he is not eating as much then I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian even just to get him checked. I would also recommend getting a stool sample to check for parasites because he goes outside. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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