A good appetite for an animal is always proof that his health is in order. And when the beloved cat refuses food, immediately on the mind come the thought that she was sick. But this is not always the case for this very reason.
Why does not the cat eat anything?
Sometimes fasting is a consequence of the changes that cats are hard to survive. You could change the bowl for eating, the rug on which it eats or pour other food. In this case, it should be mixed for a week in the usual food.
Stressful situations also greatly affect the appetite. These animals do not like innovations. And if you moved the furniture, invited new people to the house, or a quarrel occurred between family members, then it is likely that the pet may even fall into depression. Caress, care, new toys and games will help restore the former state of the animal.
Another reason why a cat does not eat is thermoregulation. In the summer the favorites eat less. The more they eat, the harder it will be to take out heat, as more heat will be produced during digestion. But if it's winter in the street, and the pet is very rare in her bowl, then she does not know that it's another time of the year. The owners in this case should pay attention to the thermometer.
It happens that a cat does not eat for one day. Some veterinarians believe that it cleanses the intestines so easily. Others are confident that before the pitcher has eaten well, someone was offended or eaten something heavy for the stomach.
It happens that the cat after the estrus does not eat, in this case it is better to contact the veterinarian and make sure that everything is in order. A pet can refuse food one week before this period, and will approach the bowl only when it has begun or has already ended.
If the cat does not eat anything and is weak, it can also mean that she is sick. Dry and warm nose, eyes do not shine, the quality of fur coat, drowsiness - all this should push you to an urgent trip to the doctor. In this case, wait until the animal decides to eat can not. Only an expert will tell you how to act in this situation correctly.
There are two reasons why a pregnant cat does not eat. One of them is associated with a toxicosis that appears in the early stages. A pet may not take food into the mouth during the day. She refuses to eat more than a day before delivery . And this is the second
After surgery, the cat usually does not eat for two days. Anesthesia dulls all the functions of her body. Already in 5-8 hours after exiting this condition, the appetite begins to return.
The cat does not eat - what to do?
If the pet is sick, and the veterinarian has given his instructions, how to feed the animal, then you need to take care that it does not remain hungry. In other cases, do not rush, but try to find out the exact reason for refusing food. Perhaps some family members quietly feed the cat behind your back.