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Abdominal pain (flinching when touched / hunched) and Not eating in cats: what to do
When these two symptoms appear together, the likely problem space narrows sharply β 3 common conditions are strongly linked. Ranked by match, with urgency and home care.
Possible common causes
β Home-care checklist
- βCall a 24-hour hospital now
- βCheck tail-base fur for discharge staining
- βLog drinking-water changes
- βDon't delay β closed forms worsen in 24-48 hours
- βSee the vet immediately (treatments now exist)
- βWatch other cats in the household
π₯ When to see a vet
- β Thirst + lethargy in an unspayed female
- β Discharge or crusted fur at the vulva
- β Painful belly on touch
- β Young cat with recurring fever + growing belly/weight loss
- β Wobbliness or other neurological signs
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