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Cat not eating or drinking, head in water bowl. Is this an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years and 8 months old

my cat is not eating and drinking since 18 days and he is hanging his head in his water bowl but not drinking from it. please tell me what to do?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2017

This is a medical emergency and Whitey needs to see a vet immediately. It's extremely serious when a cat doesn't drink or eat for 18 days, and it indicates he is seriously ill. He needs veterinary attention now, please take him into a vet right away.
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