My cat has stopped eating and drinking

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Chamoisgentilhomme8237 Icon representing the flag French

Hi, I have a 16-year-old domestic cat.

She was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I can't afford her diabetic care because I'm short on money. She had a urinary tract infection. I've taken her to the vet twice and she was given antibiotics each time. The second time seemed to do the trick. She was eating well and drinking lots of water. A few weeks have gone by now. Her behaviour has changed. She’s less active, and she's eating and drinking very little. She’s just skin and bones. She can't manage hard dry food anymore; I've heard her grinding her teeth. I'm giving her tuna and wet food. I'm wondering what I can do to encourage her to eat and drink as much as she should. Thanks!!

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    Provetojuniorconseil Icon representing the flag French
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    Hi there,

    Based on what you’ve described, I really think you need to get her seen by a vet again as soon as possible. Teeth grinding, in particular, can be a sign of pain, and for a diabetic cat, a significant drop in eating and drinking can become serious very quickly.

    I completely understand the financial concerns, but in this situation, you shouldn’t just try to stimulate her appetite at home without finding out the underlying cause.

    Until you can get an appointment, you could try offering several small portions of very palatable wet food, warmed up slightly to enhance the smell, and add a little warm water to it. Tuna can be used as a temporary fix, but it isn’t a complete diet for the long term.

    If money is the main obstacle, I’d suggest discussing it openly with your vet; some clinics can offer payment plans or might be able to point you towards a local animal charity that can help with vet bills. It’s much better to ask what options are available than to let the situation get worse.

    Best of luck,

    Maëlla

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