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My cat isn't eating or pooping 2 days after blockage surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 13.6 lbs

My cat is 1 year old and just had major emergency surgery for blockage by a lot of thread which was found in lower GI tract. Shes is barely eating and not pooping yet. The surgery was 2 days ago. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2019

Poor Smores. Cats cannot tolerate anorexia for long, and I'm concerned that she is barely eating. If she isn't eating, then she has nothing to poop. I would be worried and have her seen by an ER vet now. Best of luck.

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