Severe Case
Cat Not Eating: Severe Case
Cat has not eaten for several days and is developing hepatic lipidosis or serious underlying disease.
Typical Cost Range (Severe Case)
$1,200
to
$2,500
Based on national average veterinary pricing for severe case of cat not eating. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Overweight cat or senior cat
- Not eating for 3+ days
- Jaundice, severe lethargy, or collapse
- Vomiting and dehydration
- Hospitalization with feeding tube likely
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Hospitalization with IV fluids, liver panel, imaging, and placement of an esophagostomy feeding tube for 2-4 weeks of tube feeding at home.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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