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My asthmatic cat won't eat for 2 days after vet. Is this serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 16 lbs

Cat diagnosed with asthma. At vet in oxygen box and give n steroid shot. Home for 2 days but won't eat. Drinks water and urinates. Underlying issue?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2019

Not eating is a very general sign of many illnesses, but I can tell you it's very serious JJ hasn't eaten in two days. If a cat doesn't eat going on 72 hours, they will develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. You need to take him back into a vet immediately.
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