My cat drank milk and won't eat. Is she okay? When to call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs
My cat had milk earlier today and now she won’t eat. Is she going to be okay and how long should I wait before going to a vet?
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Published on January 20th, 2019
If Sophia still isn't eating the morning, take her into the vet right away. It's very serious when a cat doesn't eat, as they will develop a fatty liver if they don't eat for long enough. Try to tempt her to eat with some boiled white meat chicken (no bones). Best of luck.
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Published on April 13th, 2018
You do need to get Aria into a vet immediately, this cannot wait until Monday. When cats don't eat going on 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. This needed to be avoided, which is why I'm saying she has to go into a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck!
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Published on February 3rd, 2020
It's actually a medical emergency that Zelda hasn't eaten for days. When a cat doesn't eat going on 72 hours, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. She has to see a vet now. She could have a problem with her kidneys, as kidney failure is common in older cats. Please take her into a vet immediately.
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Published on April 8th, 2019
Edith is so lovely. I agree, this does not sound good. Rapid weight loss and stopping eating completely is extremely serious in a cat. When a cat goes long enough without eating (about 72 hours), they will develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. I think she needs to see a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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