My cat is not eating but acting normally. What’s wrong?

Cat is acting normally except for not eating. What might be the cause?

I have taken the title from the Catster website as it troubles me because if a cat isn’t eating, they are not acting normally. The title doesn’t make sense. It is, I believe, asking why a cat is behaving normally except for one aspect of their behaviour namely eating. What might cause this? Stress …

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Why has my cat lost his appetite? When a vet is required.

Loss appetite in cats

I have put off answering this question because it is such an enormous topic and of course it is all to do with a veterinarian’s work, for which I am unqualified. But I feel that I’m qualified to at least address the issue while referring to excellent references. Sometimes loss of appetite in cats …

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My cat has become obsessed with food! Help please.

Cat licking their lips after eating

This is the cat behavior problem for the day: “My cat has suddenly become obsessed with food. She does not want to play much anymore. She prefers to get into food containers. She was spayed about a year ago. She is about 18 months old. She started this behavior when the weather changed. Unfortunately, …

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Lethargic cat with dry mouth and loss of appetite

Dry mouth in cats can cause the cat to lick their lips to try and moisten them

by Jennifer (Canada) These are some pertinent details: Cat 8 years old, not eating for 2 days now. Sleeping more than usual and not usual playful self. Dry mouth I need a reply right away? We’re terrified for our cat. Please contact with suggestions at: psychopathicdeathwish@hotmail.com (note: MikeB deleted the email address as this …

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Why Is My Cat Always Hungry? 8 Reasons

Cat eating

With respect to food, the normal domestic cat problem is overeating or perhaps overfeeding. However, it can be the opposite. Underfeeding One reason for a cat being hungry might be, albeit unusually, that the guardian is under feeding her cat resulting in the cat being perpetually hungry. The person might have a distorted view …

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Do cats eat less in summer?

Cat in the sun

Do cats eat less in summer? Yes, is the likely answer because cats lose less heat and therefore need less calories to maintain body temperature. For me that’s the short, simple answer provided the summer is warm or hot where you live. The more accurate question would be: do cats eat less in warm …

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