We got a new cat last night. It's about a year old. Maybe she's scared or not used to us but she likes it when we hold her and pet her and she slept with my 6 year old last night.
but she hasn't eaten or used the bathroom yet? what is wrong? is she just nervous?
2007-12-30 07:18:28 · 11 answers · asked by Cutie 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
jennifer don't you remember weezy older cat gave to us and they slept on your top buck bed for 2 days? the cat will eat and use the bathroom...its just nervous being in a new enviroment...cats are known to hold their bodly functions for days if they have to
2007-12-30 07:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by foxxybabe0430 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's just in mild shock from a new situation most likely. Since she likes being held and pet, offer her some dry kibble or kitty treats with your hand. Even if she only eats a few at a time, it's better than an empty stomach.
Cats can hold their bowels in a new situation for about 48 hours. If she hasn't produced a bowel movement by tomorrow morning, or if she still will not eat or drink, please call the vet. Starvation in cats is serious and can quickly lead to organ failure and not passing feces may be a sign of a serious blockage.
In the meantime, keep her confined to a small area at a time so she develops a sense of security. Continue showing her affection and playing with her. She should start to open up soon.
2007-12-30 15:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by jelly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be that she's just nervous. Let her choose a quiet place where she is comfortable, & temporarily put her food & water there. Have her litterbox nearby so she doesn't have to venture too far. Keep any other pets away from her & don't disturb her too often.
If you can, find out what she was eating before you got her & keep her on that for a while. Some cats are very picky.
If she hasn't eaten by tomorrow, I would call your vet. If cats go for more than a couple days without eating it can cause some serious health problems. Also, she may have some medical problems that are causing her to not eat.
2007-12-30 15:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by nonamesplease 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's odd and you're right to be concerned. She might be sick, especially if she was a stray. I would take her to a vet as soon as possible just to be on the safe side. It's good to run a physical and test for things like feline leukemia and AIDS anyway.
When I first got my cat, she was a stray and she loved being around people but she wouldn't eat and she slept most of the time. I took her to the vet and I found out she had an upper respiratory infection. She almost died, but I force fed her for a few weeks and gave her about 5 kinds of medicine and she got better after a few days.
I hope she gets better.
2007-12-30 15:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just keep the food where kitty can see it and keep showing her the box... sometimes they do this... kitty will be just fine.. our 7 yr old main coon here is neurotic bcos of her first home..ive had her for almost a year now..she still doesnt go to the kitchen to eat and we still have to walk her to the box..My herry potter here whose three chases her to no end.. he just raizis the cain with her.so she hides under the covers..any tiny place she can squeeze into..
2007-12-30 15:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by prairie fire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably is. If you got it from the Humane Society they sometimes have a "Kennel Flu" If she starts sneezing or has a runny nose You will need to get it looked at. She could get very dehydrated, and end up getting really sick.
2007-12-30 15:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Gus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just getting used to everything. If she hasn't gone in a couple more days, I wouldn't hold her too much...lol
2007-12-30 17:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by chris j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's just not used to the new place yet.. dogs are the same way.
2007-12-30 22:41:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is scared. But try to force her to drink water threw a straw so she doesnt get dehydrated.
2007-12-30 15:28:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jayme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that's the "problem" for now. Just be sure that she does eat today or tomorrow. She must eat and if she doesn't she needs to see a veterinarian as soon as you can get her in.
2007-12-30 15:25:34 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋