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My cat won't eat for days and is eating kitty litter, what's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 22 lbs

Hi I have a question about my cat he hasn't eaten for two to three days and he is eating kitty litter

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2018

This is an emergency. Cats eating kitty litter usually are seriously ill. It is a general sign of serious illness, so there is no way to tell what is making him ill without a hands-on exam. Not eating for 2+ days is also life threatening to a cat. You will need to take him to a PetER right away please.

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