Causes of hunger strikes

1. Picky eaters

Cats are very picky about food and generally will not eat food they don’t like.

2. Indigestion

When a cat has indigestion, its appetite will be poor and it will be unable to eat.

3. Heart disease

Heart disease can cause pulmonary edema and even severe pain caused by blood clots.

4. Gastrointestinal diseases

Gastrointestinal diseases, such as parvovirus infection, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, gastrointestinal tumors, etc.

5. Elderly

Elderly cats suffer from renal failure and metabolic diseases, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, etc., which can cause hunger strikes.

6. Stress

Cats have symptoms of not eating due to stress reactions, such as changing to a new environment or having new friends at home.

Consequences of a cat's hunger strike

A cat's liver damage will occur if it goes on hunger strike for more than 3 days, and if the cat goes on hunger strike for more than 5 days, the cat's life will be in danger. If a cat does not eat for a long time, the cat can only rely on consuming its own fat reserves to maintain life activities. However, under normal circumstances, the cat’s own energy cannot be maintained for more than 4 days. Without sufficient energy, the cat’s own body organs will not work properly and lead to death. .