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Does my cat have cancer?

libertine Aug 20, 2004 12:46 AM

My 9 year old cat Tigger is sick. Ever since Monday morning, he's been sleeping in my room. The only time I've seen him go out was yesterday, to use the bathroom. (He goes outside). He hasn't eaten in four days, and usually, he'd eat three times a day. He's became so light, and his breath smells (although this has been ongoing for a while now, the breath, I mean). He's just laying on the floor, or on my bed.

I don't know what's wrong. A few months ago, the same thing happened, but he was okay after 2 days, so I thought he would be okay, but it's been four days already, and I'm really worried. I had an old cat who wouldn't eat for days, and wouldnt move, and when I took him to the vet we found out that he had cancer. Is this happening to Tigger?

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PHMadameAlto Aug 20, 2004 02:11 PM

There are many things that can cause these symptoms in a cat - but no way to diagnose it over the internet. It could be an intestinal blockage, kidney problems, heart troubles, diabetes in full swing - just about anything. When a cat gets off his/her food for several days this is serious. Even if there is nothing wrong he could develop a fatal condition called fatty liver disorder just from not eating.

Bottom line - do not delay - get the cat to the vet ASAP after reading this. It's better to know what is wrong than just to guess and hope it's not cancer. At this point it doesn't sound like this will correct itself. Your cat needs medical attention now.
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