What Should I Do If My Cat Won’t Eat After Heat?

After a cat’s heat ends, the large hormonal changes may make it uncomfortable, but it usually recovers on its own. Owners can give the cat some digestive enzymes and feed high-protein meat or fish pâté to improve its appetite.

If the cat still has no appetite, consider whether its reproductive system has a problem. Long-term heat without mating can easily cause uterine infection in females, leading to pyometra or uterine fluid buildup. Unmated males may develop urinary blockage. If a cat has no appetite for a long time after heat and shows other discomfort, take it to a vet promptly.