Senior Cat Not Eating And Hiding. She comes up at night to eat and use the litter box but does not allow herself to be seen. If your cat suddenly begins hiding more than he or she usually would this could be a sign that your cat is sick.
As in kittens upper respiratory infections can cause loss of appetite in adult cats. But usually a decrease in appetite will be one of the first signs of a digestive system problem. If a cat is not eating it will experience a taurine deficiency.
Our 5 year old adopted cat has been hiding in the crawl space in the basement for 5 weeks.
If a cat is not eating it is not getting protein. Take steps to ensure your senior cats comfort during her final days. As in kittens upper respiratory infections can cause loss of appetite in adult cats. They may have trouble using the litter box.
