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Hi,
A young cat who isn't eating or feeling well makes me think of:
1. diabetes -- would expect that over the last few weeks to a month she would have been drinking and urinating more and eating well, there would also be weight loss.

2. Feline leukemia or feline AIDS - if she was tested as a kitten and negative and never goes outside, then probably not.

3. constipation - can cause vomiting, no stool in the box, and a decreased appetite.

4. obstruction - such as from a toy, string (check under her tongue and make sure one isn't stuck there!), plastic bag piece, rubber band, etc. This will cause some vomiting, inappetance, and lethargy due to stomach pain.

If you think it might be constipation, I would try giving her some regular "people" cow's milk. Most cats are lactose-intolerant and the cow's milk should cause a soft stool. I would also offer canned food to eat or try meat baby food--both would taste much better than dry food to a cat with little appetite.

But since this has been going on for several days, I wouldn't wait much longer, especially since she is hiding and lethargic. I would find another vet in the area and take her there for an exam. If she is constipated, then an enema and fluids will probably be given, along with a stool softener. The vet may want to take an x-ray, especially if she is painful in her abdomen, or do bloodwork if everything else seems normal.

Good luck! Let me know what you find!
Dr. Scarlett

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Answered:	7/28/2009

Cat Veterinarian

I am a practicing small animal veterinarian with 13 years experience.