Cat Owner Furious Over Cousin's Poor Cat-Sitting, But Mom Insists She Apologize For Overreacting

If they had water, cats can theoretically go one or two days without eating. But then, any duration over 24 hours warrants concern.

The longer cats go without adequate food, the weaker they become. Cats are far more likely to develop hepatic lipidosis, a serious liver disease, after going 2–7 days without meals.

If your cat hasn't eaten in a day or for more than 24 hours, it is best to see a veterinarian right away. Although a very rare day of fasting is unlikely to harm your cat, early intervention increases the chance of success and lowers the likelihood that your cat will require more extensive treatment.

You see, a cat stopping its feeding could also be a sign of a serious health issue. The OP of today's story came back from a trip (she goes on vacation every year) only to find out that her cat had not eaten all through.

OP's cousin lives within very close walking distance, so she pays the cousin to check in on her cat. The OP had to go earlier than her household this year as they had an event.

OP asked her cousin to check in on her cat and give her fresh water, but that wasn't done. The OP got home to find food bowls full and no evidence of her cat having used her box.

Read the entire story for yourself below to find out OP's next line of action.