My cat is not eating well and seems to be in pain. What's wrong?

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My cat, a feral stray, is not eating... well. He tries but will cock his head side ways, ear down after every attempted bite. He is obviously uncomfortable and in bad shape. Any ideas? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Emily Fukuzato, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Pet Coach. The way he is chewing sounds like it could be tooth/dental or jaw pain. And it sounds painful. I would recommend to feed him soft food ONLY at this time until he can get into a vet for pain medication and evaluation. If he usually eats dry food, wet it with water and let soak until it is soft. Otherwise it is ideal for him to eat canned food only at this time. If he has a tooth infection he will need pain meds and antibiotics until it can be taken care of. Best of luck and hope he is feeling better very soon.

My cat is not eating well and seems to be in pain. What's wrong?

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