{"id":163048,"date":"2022-07-14T12:24:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:24:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:24:56","slug":"what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_doesnt_eat_for_3_days\" title=\"What happens if a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?\">What happens if a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#How_long_can_a_sick_cat_go_without_eating\" title=\"How long can a sick cat go without eating?\">How long can a sick cat go without eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Why_would_a_cat_not_eat_for_days\" title=\"Why would a cat not eat for days?\">Why would a cat not eat for days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_to_do_if_cat_is_not_eating\" title=\"What to do if cat is not eating?\">What to do if cat is not eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#How_long_can_a_cat_go_without_eating_before_it_dies\" title=\"How long can a cat go without eating before it dies?\">How long can a cat go without eating before it dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_if_my_cat_hasnt_eaten_in_2_days\" title=\"What if my cat hasnt eaten in 2 days?\">What if my cat hasnt eaten in 2 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_can_I_feed_a_sick_cat_that_wont_eat\" title=\"What can I feed a sick cat that won&#8217;t eat?\">What can I feed a sick cat that won&#8217;t eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_are_the_signs_that_a_cat_is_dying\" title=\"What are the signs that a cat is dying?\">What are the signs that a cat is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Can_a_cat_go_24_hours_without_food\" title=\"Can a cat go 24 hours without food?\">Can a cat go 24 hours without food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_cat_to_not_eat_for_a_few_days\" title=\"Is it normal for a cat to not eat for a few days?\">Is it normal for a cat to not eat for a few days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_isnt_eating\" title=\"What do you do if your cat isn&#8217;t eating?\">What do you do if your cat isn&#8217;t eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_can_cause_loss_of_appetite_in_cats\" title=\"What can cause loss of appetite in cats?\">What can cause loss of appetite in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_is_not_eating\" title=\"What do I do if my cat is not eating?\">What do I do if my cat is not eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_to_feed_when_cat_is_not_eating\" title=\"What to feed when cat is not eating?\">What to feed when cat is not eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Why_would_my_cat_stop_eating\" title=\"Why would my cat stop eating?\">Why would my cat stop eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Will_a_cat_starve_itself_to_death\" title=\"Will a cat starve itself to death?\">Will a cat starve itself to death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_are_the_signs_of_cat_dying\" title=\"What are the signs of cat dying?\">What are the signs of cat dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Can_a_cat_go_4_days_without_food\" title=\"Can a cat go 4 days without food?\">Can a cat go 4 days without food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_happens_if_I_dont_feed_my_cat_for_2_days\" title=\"What happens if I don&#8217;t feed my cat for 2 days?\">What happens if I don&#8217;t feed my cat for 2 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_happens_if_cats_dont_eat_for_3_days\" title=\"What happens if cats don&#8217;t eat for 3 days?\">What happens if cats don&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#What_to_give_a_sick_cat_who_wont_eat\" title=\"What to give a sick cat who wont eat?\">What to give a sick cat who wont eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#Is_it_OK_to_force_feed_a_sick_cat\" title=\"Is it OK to force feed a sick cat?\">Is it OK to force feed a sick cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#How_can_I_get_my_sick_cat_to_eat_again\" title=\"How can I get my sick cat to eat again?\">How can I get my sick cat to eat again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#How_do_you_help_a_cat_that_has_no_appetite\" title=\"How do you help a cat that has no appetite?\">How do you help a cat that has no appetite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-cat-doesnt-eat-for-3-days-2\/#How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_about_to_die\" title=\"How do cats act when they are about to die?\">How do cats act when they are about to die?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_doesnt_eat_for_3_days\"><\/span>What happens if a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_sick_cat_go_without_eating\"><\/span>How long can a sick cat go without eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healthy cats can survive for about 1 week without food and just 3 days without water. However, a sick cat&#8217;s body is already weakened, so starvation and dehydration will magnify the adverse effects. A sick cat shouldn&#8217;t go for more than <b>48 hours without food and 24 hours without water<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_cat_not_eat_for_days\"><\/span>Why would a cat not eat for days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So be sure to pay attention if your cat suddenly stops eating. A number of different conditions may be responsible, including <b>infections, kidney failure, pancreatitis, intestinal problems, and cancer. But it isn&#8217;t always serious &#8212; something as simple as a toothache can make your cat stop eating. Recent vaccination.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_cat_is_not_eating\"><\/span>What to do if cat is not eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips to tempt your cat to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Warm the food up.<\/li>\n<li>Offer strong smelling foods such as sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Try different brands of pet food.<\/li>\n<li>Try hand-feeding your cat and check their nose is clean (the smell of the food helps to stimulate their appetite).<\/li>\n<li>Heat up your cat&#8217;s food to their body temperature (38C)<\/li>\n<p>Jan 26, 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_cat_go_without_eating_before_it_dies\"><\/span>How long can a cat go without eating before it dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats can survive for <b>up to two weeks without food providing they have access to water. However, without access to protein, they can die within three or four days even if they are hydrated. This is because their livers are not made to support their bodies for long living off their bodies energy stores alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_cat_hasnt_eaten_in_2_days\"><\/span>What if my cat hasnt eaten in 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your veterinarian if your kitten has not eaten for one to two days or if your adult cat has not eaten in two days. Adult cats, especially those that are overweight, can develop a serious disease called hepatic lipidosis if they stop eating, so prompt action is important.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_a_sick_cat_that_wont_eat\"><\/span>What can I feed a sick cat that won&#8217;t eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_that_a_cat_is_dying\"><\/span>What are the signs that a cat is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 24-72 hours, we need to start force feeding.  To do this, you&#8217;ll need to get <b>human baby food from the grocery store or blend cat food into gruel. You&#8217;ll want to get a meat based kind (like chicken or turkey), and make sure it doesn&#8217;t have garlic in the ingredient list.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_go_24_hours_without_food\"><\/span>Can a cat go 24 hours without food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Signs Your Cat Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of Interest In Eating and Drinking. Like other animals, it&#8217;s common for cats to lose their appetite toward the end of their lives.  <\/li>\n<li>Extreme Weakness.  <\/li>\n<li>Lower Body Temperature.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in Appearance and Smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Seeking Solitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feb 3, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_cat_to_not_eat_for_a_few_days\"><\/span>Is it normal for a cat to not eat for a few days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_isnt_eating\"><\/span>What do you do if your cat isn&#8217;t eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat, for no apparent reason, fails to eat for 24-36 hours, even in the face of normal water consumption, an examination by a veterinarian is recommended. <b>Significant, and even life- threatening problems can occur if a cat is completely anorectic for a few days, or partially anorectic for a few weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_cause_loss_of_appetite_in_cats\"><\/span>What can cause loss of appetite in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat isn&#8217;t eating at all, <b>you shouldn&#8217;t leave it more than 24 hours before going to the vet. However, if they have other symptoms such as vomiting, urinary problems, or an increased breathing rate, it could be an emergency, in which case you should get them to the vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_cat_is_not_eating\"><\/span>What do I do if my cat is not eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips to tempt your cat to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Warm the food up.<\/li>\n<li>Offer strong smelling foods such as sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Try different brands of pet food.<\/li>\n<li>Try hand-feeding your cat and check their nose is clean (the smell of the food helps to stimulate their appetite).<\/li>\n<li>Heat up your cat&#8217;s food to their body temperature (38C)<\/li>\n<p>Jan 26, 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_when_cat_is_not_eating\"><\/span>What to feed when cat is not eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of relying on people food, try encouraging your cat to eat <b>commercial canned food. You may find that heating the food or mixing in fish oil, broth (make sure it does not contain onions, which are toxic to cats), or cooked egg could entice your picky cat to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_my_cat_stop_eating\"><\/span>Why would my cat stop eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cat_starve_itself_to_death\"><\/span>Will a cat starve itself to death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will Cats Starve Themselves if They Don&#8217;t Like the Food? Many cats eat food they don&#8217;t like for a little while before giving up on it. Even though they have strong survival instincts, they will unintentionally starve themselves if they don&#8217;t enjoy the food you provide them. <b>That doesn&#8217;t mean they intend to die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_cat_dying\"><\/span>What are the signs of cat dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Signs Your Cat Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of Interest In Eating and Drinking. Like other animals, it&#8217;s common for cats to lose their appetite toward the end of their lives.  <\/li>\n<li>Extreme Weakness.  <\/li>\n<li>Lower Body Temperature.  <\/li>\n<li>Changes in Appearance and Smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Seeking Solitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Feb 3, 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_go_4_days_without_food\"><\/span>Can a cat go 4 days without food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_dont_feed_my_cat_for_2_days\"><\/span>What happens if I don&#8217;t feed my cat for 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With no water or food, it is unlikely that a cat would survive longer than three days. It is important to emphasise that when it comes to cat health, a cat that has had no food for as little as two days <b>can become malnourished and unwell and may even need urgent veterinary care<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_cats_dont_eat_for_3_days\"><\/span>What happens if cats don&#8217;t eat for 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, completely healthy felines will pass away within three days with no food and water. <b>They will die from a combination of starvation and dehydration. If the cat is already sick when they stop eating and drinking, the length they can survive is cut even shorter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_sick_cat_who_wont_eat\"><\/span>What to give a sick cat who wont eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Available at:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a little bit of warmed, low-sodium chicken broth to their food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add some meat baby food as a topper.  <\/li>\n<li>Add some water from a can of tuna or anchovies.  <\/li>\n<li>Add some fish oil to their food.  <\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle some nutritional yeast powder onto their food.  <\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on their food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_force_feed_a_sick_cat\"><\/span>Is it OK to force feed a sick cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never force food on a cat. Syringe feeding or pushing food into a cat&#8217;s mouth is stressful and can risk severe medical complications. It can also put a cat off eating altogether (food aversion)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_sick_cat_to_eat_again\"><\/span>How can I get my sick cat to eat again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 5 tips to entice your stressed, senior or sick cat to enjoy their food.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Warm food brings out the taste.<\/li>\n<li>Feed a sleepy kitty.<\/li>\n<li>Never wake a sleeping cat!<\/li>\n<li>Hand feeding is messy but worth it.<\/li>\n<p>Apr 6, 2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_cat_that_has_no_appetite\"><\/span>How do you help a cat that has no appetite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips to tempt your cat to eat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Warm the food up.<\/li>\n<li>Offer strong smelling foods such as sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Try different brands of pet food.<\/li>\n<li>Try hand-feeding your cat and check their nose is clean (the smell of the food helps to stimulate their appetite).<\/li>\n<li>Heat up your cat&#8217;s food to their body temperature (38C)<\/li>\n<p>Jan 26, 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_about_to_die\"><\/span>How do cats act when they are about to die?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dying cats will become <b>withdrawn and irritable, unprovoked aggression may become more common, the cat&#8217;s appetite will change, and it&#8217;ll spend more time hiding or become clingy as it feels afraid. Heavy breathing, seizures, lower body temperatures, and an unkempt appearance are other signs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a cat doesn&#8217;t eat for 3 days?How long can a sick cat go without eating?Why would a cat not eat for days?What to do if cat is not eating?How long can a cat go without eating before it dies?What if my cat hasnt eaten in 2 days?What can I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-163048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163048"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163048\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}