Contact your vet if your cat stops eating or its appetite changes significantly, particularly if it also seems unwell. Do not assume it is being fussy or wait for a new bowl to solve the problem. Reduced intake can have many causes, and cats can become seriously unwell when they do not eat adequately. Note when the change began, what was offered, whether any food was eaten and any accompanying signs such as vomiting, drooling or altered drinking.
In a multi-cat home, make sure you know which animal ate the food. Follow the vet's advice about what to offer and whether an appointment is urgent. Do not give human medication or force-feed without professional instruction. Practical observations help the veterinary team assess the situation, but they are not a substitute for getting advice promptly. PDSA warns that inadequate eating can lead to hepatic lipidosis, a serious liver problem. Do not delay getting advice while repeatedly trying different foods.
For product comparisons alongside this advice, see Rolling pet carrier and AeroMat Chill Pad. The details below explain their sizes and uses.
Related products
Rolling pet carrierA compact wheeled carrier with a listed 47 × 31.5 × 37 cm cabin. Its 20 kg structural limit does not establish whether a cat has enough room.
AeroMat Chill PadA flat quilted mat in sizes up to 70 × 100 cm, useful for cats that stretch out. It is a resting mat, not an actively cooled surface.
Further reading: cats.org.uk; bva.co.uk; battersea.org.uk; cats.org.uk; pdsa.org.uk; pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; pdsa.org.uk; cats.org.uk.
Additional sources: www.pdsa.org.uk
