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Reduced Appetite

Reduced appetite (or anorexia) is a concerning sign in pets, particularly when persistent. It is associated with advanced stages of several major diseases and complicates treatment because adequate calorie intake is essential for recovery.

Key Facts

  • Appears in chronic-kidney-disease Stage III+ (uremia-related nausea suppresses appetite)
  • Variable appetite in lymphoma -- may be normal, excessive, reduced, or absent
  • Getting a sick cat to eat is a major treatment challenge, especially when diet changes are needed
  • nutrition article emphasizes that picky eating habits make sick-cat feeding harder
  • Species: dogs and cats

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