Why is my cat chewing and spitting out her food instead of eating?

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my cat is not eating anything ....she chews the food but spits it out later. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | 17 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Cats may not eat due to many conditions including bacterial over growth, parasites, viral infection, bad teeth, severe gingivitis or other even organ diseases. If the not eating has continued beyond 24 hours, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. Since there are so many conditions, the doctor will preform a physical exam to start figuring out the cause. Make sure to bring in a sample of fresh stool. The doctor will check her for parasites and bacterial over growth. Many times a bland diet (you can try boiled white meat chicken and plain boiled white rice) can help and then a slow, gradual introduction to the normal food can be done. A good diet in general is Royal Canin. It is low residue and highly digestible. I hope your kitty starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions!

Why is my cat chewing and spitting out her food instead of eating?

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