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My cat won't eat her vet food, but she's very hungry. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat won’t eat vet food. I know she’s very hungry right now and if I brought out friskies wet food shed eat it in a heartbeat. What to do? I have to leave to work soon and she hasn’t eaten well since yesterday

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. I recommend offering several food options if possible today while you work. You can leave out dry kibble, wet food and dry kibble mixed with water. I recommend checking on her at lunch time if possible. If she is still not eating, then she will need to see her veterinarian. Cats can develop liver disease if they go too long without eating. So it is important to get her feeling better soon. I hope this information helps!

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