My old cat isn't eating, is wobbly. Should I take her to the vet?

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My cat is nearly 17yrs old and she has not eaten for a couple of days. She is still drinking water and using the litter tray but she is a bit wobbly on her feet. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 16 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

Your kitty needs to be seen by a vet. These are concerning symptoms in an older cat. They can become dehydrated very easily. Not eating can be caused by numerous things including things with the gi tract itself and diseases of any other organ system (kidneys, liver, etc). Your vet can perform an exam and then likely will recommend starting with bloodwork +/- xrays. This is the best plan to figure out what is going on and to get your kitty feeling better. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My old cat isn't eating, is wobbly. Should I take her to the vet?

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