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Not eating and Vomiting in cats: what to do

When these two symptoms appear together, the likely problem space narrows sharply β€” 6 common conditions are strongly linked. Ranked by match, with urgency and home care.

Possible common causes

Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver)Emergency β€” go nowFeline panleukopenia (feline distemper)Emergency β€” go nowLinear foreign body / intestinal obstructionEmergency β€” go nowChronic kidney disease (CKD)See a vet within 24 hoursHairball syndromeMonitor for 48 hoursAcute gastroenteritisMonitor for 48 hours

βœ… Home-care checklist

  • βœ“Note the time of the last meal
  • βœ“Go to the vet immediately (feeding tubes are often needed)
  • βœ“Look for the cause of the anorexia
  • βœ“Isolate immediately
  • βœ“Do not give water by mouth (worsens vomiting)
  • βœ“Bring vaccination records and go now

πŸ₯ When to see a vet

  • ⚠Barely eaten for 48 hours
  • ⚠Jaundice (yellow gums or inner ears)
  • ⚠Unvaccinated kitten with vomiting + diarrhea + profound lethargy
  • ⚠Repeated vomiting + refusing food
  • ⚠Known play with string followed by vomiting

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