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Cat not eating for 2 days and breathing fast, is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Female | unspayed

My cat has stop eating for 2 days and breathing fast

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 17th, 2019

This is a medical emergency - he is also very pale which indicates he is not getting sufficient oxygen around his system. This can be due to anemia, heart/lung disease or severe infection and shock. Please have him fully assessed by a vet urgently as this is immediately life threatening

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