2006-08-31 11:20:01 · 11 answers · asked by Web 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It could be old age, illness, ate something he shouldn't have. You really need to get the cat to the vet for a checkup asap!
2006-08-31 11:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to state for all you guys, thirteen is not old for a cat. My 22 yr old cat eats just fine.
Old age is not a disease and there are things that could be going on with your cat. He must not go longer than 36 hours without any food. Tomorrow is your last day to see a regular vet (possibly for a short time on Sat. morning) so rather than waiting for a crisis over the weekend it would be best to get your cat in for a check in the next two days.
2006-08-31 19:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any sudden changes in eating habits should be checked out by the vet ASAP. It could be any number of things from he doesn't like the food you are buying to minor illnesses to major illnesses. Only a vet can tell you. Hope all goes well...
2006-08-31 19:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Alberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you gave us more information, like if he hasn't eaten at all, the length of time it has been.. it would still be too difficult to get a proper answer from this forum. I agree with the first poster, take him to the vet and get him checked out. He should have regular check ups anyhow - at least once a year.
2006-08-31 18:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by Behhar B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be a symptom of any of a whole variety of illnesses. Take him to the vet tomorrow. I assume if you're worried he's also sort of acting generally sick. If he's acting really alarmingly sick, take him to the emergency vet IMMEDIATELY. Also if he's trying to urinate and can't, then take him to the vet IMMEDIATELY, because a urinary blockage in male cats can lead very quickly to kidney problems that can even be fatal.
2006-08-31 18:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by kbc10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty old for a cat. I know as people age they tend not to eat as much cause the food doesn't taste as good. You might try to get him a new flavor of food or treat.
2006-08-31 18:25:41 · answer #6 · answered by Peach TBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people quit eating that means that their body is shutting down. This could be the case with your 13 yr. old cat, he is coming to his last days. Just love him and just reassure him, hold him, he is telling you to let him go.
2006-08-31 18:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by shardf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Keep track of his actions. 2 log his diet ext:
But most important is the vet. my cat was 15 yrs old & we coulden't pay for a vet. when he died I fell so. well u don't won't to go trough
2006-08-31 18:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by Bev t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work at an animal hospital. Get it to a vet.
2006-08-31 18:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by K P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
uh no.
err yes,
sorry.w8!
yes!
go to the vet and buy this hungry food.
2006-08-31 18:24:03 · answer #10 · answered by Alana. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋