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Why is my cat suddenly sick, not eating, and struggling to walk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Please help, my cat is struggling to walk, smells funny, having a hard time pooping, she will not eat/drink, and she has a really runny nose.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 29th, 2019

It's a medical emergency when a cat won't eat. There is nothing we can do to help you from this site except advise an immediate vet visit. It is illegal for us to prescribe medication, and we cannot diagnose what is going on with Tabby without seeing her in person. You have no choice but to take her into a vet now.

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