Cats not eating or drinking too much may be caused by factors such as picky eating, physical discomfort, dental problems, hairball disease, feline distemper, stress response and other factors. If the cat just arrived at the new home doesn't eat or drink, don't worry too much, because the cat at this time is afraid of eating because of the unfamiliar environment, nervousness and fear. Generally, the cat can eat normally after a period of time to adapt to the environment. If the cat suddenly starts not eating or drinking, it may be caused by factors such as picky eating, physical discomfort, dental problems, hairball disease, feline distemper, etc. At this time, you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

1. Picky eaters

If the owner does not feed the cat correctly or the cat food does not suit the cat's taste, the cat will become picky and refuse to eat or drink. Therefore, owners should help cats develop good habits in their daily feeding. It is recommended to use cat food as the main food. You can also feed some chicken livers, canned cats, etc., but try not to feed them in large quantities. You can also use snacks as rewards. Use, this is also a good choice.

2. Physical discomfort

In addition to being picky about food, physical discomfort can also cause cats to not eat or drink. When a cat is unwell, it will become very tired and even hide without eating or drinking. This is the nature of cats. Therefore, when this situation occurs, it is recommended that the owner carefully check whether there are any wounds in the cat's mouth. If there are any wounds, it is recommended that the cat be taken to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

3. Dental problems

If a cat suffers from stomatitis or oral inflammation, it will feel pain when it eats, so it will not eat or drink. If you find that your cat’s mouth smells bad and there is saliva flowing out, you must go to the pet hospital to check whether the cat has stomatitis.

4. Hair ball disease

Hair ball disease can also cause cats to lose their appetite and not eat or drink. In severe cases, it can also lead to gastrointestinal obstruction. At this time, it is necessary to Treated surgically. Therefore, owners need to treat the cat as early as possible before the condition becomes serious. You can give the cat hair removal cream to help the cat expel hair balls smoothly.

5. Cat Distemper

Feline Distemper can also cause cats to not eat or drink. In addition to not eating or drinking, they may also suffer from vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. Because cats are highly contagious and have a high mortality rate, it is recommended that owners take their cats to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible, otherwise the cat’s life may be in danger.

6. Stress reaction

When a cat arrives in a new environment or is suddenly frightened, he will have a stress reaction, leading to a decrease in appetite.. In this case, the owner does not need to worry too much. You can put the food and water in a slightly hidden place, and then do not disturb the cat. When the cat feels safe, it will take the initiative to eat. You can also spend more time with the cat to help it adapt to the environment as soon as possible.

Note: Due to their physiological structure, if a cat does not eat any food for more than 3 days, the cat’s internal organs may be damaged, leading to serious medical diseases, such as acute hepatitis, etc. . Therefore, cats should be fed regularly and quantitatively in daily life to reduce the probability of diseases.