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My cat is walking like she's drunk and not eating. Is it serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 8 months old | 5 lbs

My cat is walking like she's "drunk", head is tilted to the left, third eyelid is showing on the left eye and her eyes are moving side to side. She's hasn't eaten in about 3 days. I have force fed her with a syringe the last couple days. Looking up symptoms online it seems like she might have Vestibular Disease. Is there anything that can be done from home or is it a must for her to go into a vet? I've called around and no one can see her today Hopng I don't have to take her to an emergency vet

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2019

Y=This is an emergency, especially since your cat is not eating voluntarily. Try to find a veterinarian to see her today. She will need a thorough neurological exam and likely needs iv fluids, possibly anti-nausea medication. It is very good that you are syringe feeding her. If you cannot find a vet today, make sure she eats and drinks so she does not dehydrate and take her to a vet tomorrow morning.

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