My cat won't eat, seems nauseous. Could old dry food be the cause?

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I'm not sure whether or not something is wrong with my cat. Today, I noticed that she hasn't eaten much. She's made few attempts to eat or drink, but won't, and will instead yowl and present with symptoms of nausea (increased licking, head down, pawing around her mouth). She ate yesterday. I have been feeding her dry food; however, I noticed that was sitting out, opened, and in a warmer area. Is it possible that the food is the culprit? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be Mae is nauseous and isn't feeling well, and if the food was out in a warm spot, that could be making her sick. Feed her a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If she vomits the bland diet, she won't eat the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

My cat won't eat, seems nauseous. Could old dry food be the cause?

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