My adopted cat won't eat, isn't pooping, and has really bad breath.

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Hi there, about 2 weeks ago I adopted a stray cat - rag doll Himalayan from a pet shelter in grimsby Ontario. Over the past 5 days he has not been eating any food. I have switched his food various times to see if it is the wet food. Since he has been here he has not eaten any dry food or treats only the wet food the first few days he was here, but for the past 5 days no food just water. He also has not defecated. Other symptoms include extremely terrible breathe and he had hiccups. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is a medical emergency that Romeo hasn't eaten in five days. When cats do not eat for 72 hours and longer, they will develop a fatty liver, which is fatal without treatment. He may have severe dental disease or an illness causing his bad breath. He has to see a vet now, please take him into one immediately.

My adopted cat won't eat, isn't pooping, and has really bad breath.

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