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We have had our cat since 1994. She is an indoor cat.

Sent to Cat Experts February 11 2006 at 5:12 PM
   

We have had our cat since 1994. She is an indoor cat. Recently she appears to have no appetite, eats very little, drinks little to no water. Her stomach looks swollen and her urine has a very very strong odor as well as the feces. her latest bowel movement have been in a form of diarrea.
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February 11 2006 at 5:20 PM (8 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
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You need to seek after hours vet care immediately. When a cat does not eat, they are subject to hepatic lipidosis. This is where the liver thinks it's starving and starts grabbing fat cells. It actually ends up killing the liver.

You need to get immediate vet care. The belly pain and urinary issues could indicate a urinary blockage.

No matter what, go ahead and give your vet a call and either take him in or get a referral to an after hours clinic.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Cat Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 813 Cat Accepts
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