My cat was locked in the basement for a week. Any health concerns?

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Hello! We have been out of town for a week and my car was locked in the basement! We had people come play and feed my cats and dog all week but they noted that they only saw one cat (they are inside outside cats) so they assumed the other one was just outside. Turns out it was in our basement :( she seems okay now- she ate and drank a good bit. Are there any direct concerns you can think of that we should check out? Besides lots of cuddles and water what would you suggest. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would guess that Halle was able to find some water while she was in the basement, or perhaps she wasn't locked down there the entire time. It might be a good idea to have a vet examine her to make sure she isn't significantly dehydrated or showing signs of starvation. If she was in the basement for only a few days she may be just fine, and water and food would be all she needs. While you can certainly feed her a little extra but I wouldn't offer too much food right away - it could trigger some stomach upset.

My cat was locked in the basement for a week. Any health concerns?

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