Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• It is quite abnormal for most cats to have a decreased appetite.
• Other symptoms can help identify the cause.
  • Please repeat the Pet Health Checker to assess symptoms not already addressed.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • When did your cat last eat?
  • Did this come on gradually or suddenly?
• Your cat may need diagnostic tests like:
  • Blood work and urinalysis
  • X-rays
  • Medications to stimulate the appetite

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