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My cat ate grass, vomited, and won't eat. Should I go to the vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Feral | Female | 5 months and 17 days old

I have a cat and she ate grass form last 2 days and today she did vomate after that she is not eating anything now what should i do

3 Answers

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2019

It's actually a medical emergency when cats won't eat, as they go long enough without eating, they will develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. Perry is reaching that point if she has not eaten in a few days. You need to take her into a vet immediately.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 17th, 2020

    This is very serious, and Masha has to see a vet now. When a cat doesn't eat going on 72 hours, they will develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. She is approaching that time. Take her into an ER vet immediately.

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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 16th, 2019

    Poor Smudge. It's actually quite serious that she won't eat. If a cat goes long enough without eating, they develop a fatty liver. A fatty liver is fatal without treatment. Please take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck.

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