My cat won't eat or drink after biopsy with a cone. Is this normal?

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Hi, my cat went into the vets yesterday to have a biopsy. Since we got him home at about 3:30pm he has not eaten or drank anything. He is wearing an e-coller, however we have raised his food and put it on a plate instead of a bowl. His water is already in a shallow dish. Is this normal? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would definitely take the collar off for a bit & see if he relaxes without it. You can always put the collar back on if he will not leave the biopsy site alone. If he truly needs a collar, check with your local Petco or other pet supply to purchase one of the soft, cloth-like collars. They are much more comfortable & Whisker's may do better with one of these. But if he leaves the site alone, he may not need to wear anything at all. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat won't eat or drink after biopsy with a cone. Is this normal?

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