Hi, I have a 16 Yr old Tom cat, he has always had a large appitite, but a few months ago he went from eating 4-5 sachets of food a day to half that amount, and now he will hardly eat at all. I have tried every food possible, at one point he would only eat tins of Tuna but now he won't even touch that. He crys all the time as though he is really hungry but when I put food down for him he just turns his noes up at it. He drinks a lot of water, I put down a large bowl of water down for him and he drinks nearly all of it in a day, and a few months ago he hardly drank any. He seems fine in himself, well he crys a lot and wants attention all the time and has lost some weight but other than that he seems fine. I have noticed that his breath smells and I have never noticed this before, I thought he might of had some thing wrong with his teeth, but when I can get him to eat he doesn't seem to be in any pain. He won't go out side to the toilet I have had to get a litter tray for him, and even if the door is open and he needs the loo he will not go outside he will go in the litter tray, and I know it sounds silly but it was like he has always been to proud to use a litter tray, but not any more. He has always been a house cat, but liked to go outside also. I know he is old and I am starting to get worried that there is some thing wrong with him, and he is not just being fussy with the food he eats. Please can you help?? Thanks in advance Angelhttps://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,8583#msg-8583Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:45:52 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27598#msg-27598 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27598#msg-27598My 6 year old cat won't eat he's food it started of he'd pick at he's foot a few weeks ago but now he won't eat at all he's always drinking water . He lost a tooth last year but has been fine since and now 6 months or more later this has happened he's breath smells and he doesn't go to the toilet as much I'm very very worried as he has lost loads of weight and is not seeming himself . Any help to what's wrong would really help thank you.]]> Jazzy Ask The VetTue, 16 Feb 2016 22:44:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27324#msg-27324 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27324#msg-27324 Jessica Robinson Ask The VetMon, 11 Jan 2016 05:36:09 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27144#msg-27144 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27144#msg-27144 Elizabeth Ask The VetFri, 08 Jan 2016 15:17:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27129#msg-27129 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,27129#msg-27129 Frangie Ask The VetSat, 02 Jan 2016 20:37:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22618#msg-22618 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22618#msg-22618
If she has continued to leave her food or if any other symptoms have developed then I can only advise that you get her checked by a vet. A young lively, growing cat should eat well most of the time.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 13 Aug 2013 17:00:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22610#msg-22610 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22610#msg-22610 jasmine Ask The VetSat, 10 Aug 2013 09:14:04 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22595#msg-22595 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22595#msg-22595
I certainly hope you have taken your cat to a vet by now. All those symptoms were worrying and potentially serious.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 08 Aug 2013 06:29:35 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22579#msg-22579 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,22579#msg-22579 Maggie Ask The VetThu, 01 Aug 2013 09:53:44 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21802#msg-21802 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21802#msg-21802
A healthy young kitten wont lose appetite just for being given parasite control. I suspect your kitten is ill and that's why she vomited and is now refusing her food. Next step needs to be taking her to the vet if she doesnt recover her appetite very quickly.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 15 Jan 2013 19:40:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21768#msg-21768 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21768#msg-21768
My 5 month old kitten stopped eating Monday night after we gave her Revolution. She also vomited Tuesday morning. She's just as playful as ever but when I bring her food, she sniffs it and backs away. She'll drink water and eat treats but won't touch her food. We've tried cleaning her bowls, using new bowls in a different location, and given her multiple brands of food. She won't touch any of them. Any ideas?

Thanks!]]> Brittany Ask The VetWed, 09 Jan 2013 19:01:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21604#msg-21604 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21604#msg-21604
Regardless of what she has had previously it does sound like she's ill now with those worrying symptoms, so I hope you do take her to a vets as soon as possible. There's no other way to help her, especially if it turns out she's got an infection.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetThu, 29 Nov 2012 15:39:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21595#msg-21595 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21595#msg-21595But today,all of a sudden it started breathing restlessly and won't move and eat at all. I'm worried if it might be feline distemper again or maybe it's just the cold?
thank you for your help.]]> Kashfia Ask The VetTue, 27 Nov 2012 15:54:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21075#msg-21075 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21075#msg-21075 Zara The Vet Ask The VetSun, 05 Aug 2012 19:34:17 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21071#msg-21071 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,21071#msg-21071she is quite old...... about 18 i think.

please help]]> vix Ask The VetSun, 05 Aug 2012 17:17:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,20142#msg-20142 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,20142#msg-20142 MarkRicher Ask The VetWed, 05 Oct 2011 18:50:52 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,20138#msg-20138 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,20138#msg-20138 very worried Ask The VetWed, 05 Oct 2011 06:38:34 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19910#msg-19910 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19910#msg-19910 MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 05 Sep 2011 07:52:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19878#msg-19878 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19878#msg-19878 Jeane Ask The VetTue, 30 Aug 2011 19:45:21 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19483#msg-19483 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19483#msg-19483 MarkRicher Ask The VetSat, 23 Jul 2011 09:09:13 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19481#msg-19481 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19481#msg-19481 Lisa Marie Ask The VetFri, 22 Jul 2011 17:58:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19467#msg-19467 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19467#msg-19467
It may be stress but the cat could have picked up an infection or have something else wrong so go get the cat checked at the vets.]]> MarkRicher Ask The VetThu, 21 Jul 2011 19:24:26 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19466#msg-19466 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19466#msg-19466
Cat's generally don't eat because they have inflammation/infection or because they feel nauseous for some reason. Did your cat go home on a course of antibiotics? If not that would be the easiest thing to try first and the most likely cause of your problems. Otherwise there are several drugs that your vet could use to stimulate the appetite artificially. If these don't work then the vet really needs to see if something else is going on (more tests).]]> MarkRicher Ask The VetThu, 21 Jul 2011 19:22:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19461#msg-19461 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19461#msg-19461
I own a 6 year old female Tortoise shell cat. she won't eat for some reason. my family and I went on holiday and we left in a trusted kennel and on the journey to the kennel she had vomited and was very scared when we got there when we collected her she still looked petrified and was also sick on the way home. Ever since she won't eat I've tried varing her food ham and sardines and yet she still turns her nose up at it but luckily she is drinking still. I have prof to believe it is a cause of travel and unfamiliar surroundings. But I've no cure.

can you help

thank you]]> Rachael louise Ask The VetThu, 21 Jul 2011 13:26:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19437#msg-19437 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19437#msg-19437 EllieSherlock Ask The VetMon, 18 Jul 2011 13:21:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19069#msg-19069 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19069#msg-19069 MarkRicher Ask The VetSun, 22 May 2011 19:17:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19041#msg-19041 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,19041#msg-19041Any ideas?
Thanks]]> Molly Butler Ask The VetMon, 16 May 2011 19:20:06 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,14102#msg-14102 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,14102#msg-14102
Your cat could have arthritis in her neck or jaw articulations, but I think it is more likely that she has tooth problems - many cats do get dental abscesses and loose teeth with lots of tartar as they get lder.

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I have a 12 year old female cat, she seems to be having problems eating. She shows interest in the food and is constantly crying for it, but the minute i put it down for ehr to eat she doesn't have it. She will onli eat if hand feed her or lift the bowl upto her face. I think she might be arthritis but am not totally sure, is there any symptons that i should be looking out for to see if it is arthritis. Thanks :)]]> Maria Capstick Ask The VetWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:19:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,9356#msg-9356 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,9356#msg-9356
Any ideas? (or a recipe for meat flavoured jelly!)
thanks]]> Rebecca Dawber Ask The VetWed, 23 Jul 2008 08:46:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,9129#msg-9129 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,8583,9129#msg-9129
Depending on the sort of poisonous plant you cat may have liver damage which is affecting his appetite.
Your vet will be able to carry out blood tets which should pin-point the proble.

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetThu, 03 Jul 2008 17:08:45 +0000