My cat won't eat, meows when touched, and has hot paws. What's wrong?

It’s actually quite serious when a cat won’t eat, and that tells me Nightfury is in a lot of pain. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. You need to take him into an ER vet now.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Kong. When a cat doesn't eat, it's extremely serious. That's because if the cat goes long enough without eating (about 72 hours), they will develop a fatty liver. A fatty liver is fatal without treatment. The fact that he won't eat or use the litter box tells me he is quite sick or injured. I would consider his symptoms a medical emergency that cannot be treat at home. Please take him into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

It's actually very serious when a cat won't eat. If they go long enough without eating, they will develop a fatty liver. A fatty liver is fatal without treatment. You need to take Tabitha into a vet now to diagnose what is causing her symptoms.

It's actually a medical emergency when cats do not eat. If they go long enough without eating, they develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. Flora could have a severe dental problem preventing her from eating. Please take her into a vet now.

It’s a medical emergency when a cat won’t eat, and if they go longer than 72 hours without eating, they will develop a fatty liver. A fatty liver is fatal without treatment. Koko cannot wait until Monday to be seen, i strongly urge you to take him into an ER vet now.

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.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite and lethargy can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. Cold feet could be an indication of dehydration, low blood pressure, hypothermia, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Chaz evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment as this can be something concerning. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a good night! Hoping for a speedy recovery!