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My sick cat won't eat or drink and is very weak. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 2 months old | 11 lbs

Hi. My Cat Charlie is sick not eating or drinking The vet exam. him yest. did not find anything unusual. Bloodwork showed that his renal was slightly over the normal range and that his calcium level is high. The doctor suspects lymphosarcoma. He gave me 2 Mirtazapine pills for appetite and amino b complex told me he would do a scan in 3 months. Today he is very weak still wont eat or drink. I dont know what to do? Please Help with advice!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

I'm quite concerned about Charlie. I think he needs to see a vet right away. Please take him 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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