Why is my cat refusing food, kicking it, and constipated for 2 days?

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Cat hasn't eaten much in 2 days and is kicking all the food I give him. I tried 7 different types, both wet and dry. He gets very excited, licks or sniffs the food then starts aggressively kicking at it and crying as if he's hungry. His stools are also dark and hard, and he has only pooped once since yesterday morning 11AM (it is currently 3:27PM). I thought it might be him being picky, but he won't even eat treats. He doesn't seem lethargic per se, though maybe a bit more tired than usual. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Poof! I'd be worried there is something causing him pain ongoing, either with his mouth, or further into his GI tract, especially if his stools have changed and are very dry (which could indicate something such as constipation or dehydration, or even a blockage further up preventing eating/stool moving through properly). If he's gone more than a day without eating anything and is still exhibiting the behaviors you mentioned, it would be best to bring him into a vet ASAP for care. Bringing in a sample of his stool (if he goes again before the vet) can also help check for any issues such as parasites that could be causing GI upset.

Why is my cat refusing food, kicking it, and constipated for 2 days?

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