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Lost indoor cat in shock, not eating or drinking. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 2 lbs

Hi my cat was lost for about 4 days , she is an 12 year old persian cat , she is only an indoor cat , she is in shock and depressed she isnt moving eating or drinking and she is pissing on herself , im giving her water with a syringe and im giving her sodium chloride but im really scared can u helo me

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 17th, 2020

Hello, sorry to hear about Candy. She may have gone several days without food and water, and it sounds like she is mentally unaware. She may be severely dehydrated or she could have been attacked by another animal or even hit by a car. Candy needs to be seen immediately by a veterinarian and she will likely need to be hospitalized for emergency care. If Candy continues to not eat or drink, appear listless then she may indeed be in shock and needs emergency care. Please have her evaluated soon. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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