What to do if a newly purchased cat refuses to eat

If your newly purchased cat refuses to eat, without any other abnormalities, it's likely that the cat is not yet familiar with the new environment. In this case, the owner can provide the cat with a quiet and dimly lit area, place the food properly, and once the cat adapts to the environment, it will start eating normally. However, if the cat has not eaten for more than 2-3 days and shows other abnormal behaviors, such as lethargy, vomiting, etc., the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.

Allow the cat to gradually adapt to the environment

Since the cat is unfamiliar with the new environment and feels nervous and scared, it may refuse to eat. If there are no other abnormalities, this is a normal phenomenon, and the owner can let the cat adapt to the environment slowly.

The owner can first temporarily leave the cat alone and prepare a quiet and dimly lit area for the cat. Also, provide the cat with a soft and comfortable bed, and place water and food in front of the bed. Generally, once the cat becomes familiar with the environment and feels hungry, it will eat on its own.
The owner can also spend more time with the cat and talk to it to reduce the distance between the cat and the owner, helping the cat adapt to the new environment more quickly.
If the cat is sensitive and prone to depression, spraying feline pheromone in the cat's living environment can help alleviate the cat's nervous and scared emotions.
Seek medical attention in a timely manner

If the cat has not eaten for more than 2-3 days and shows other abnormal behaviors, such as lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, etc., it is necessary to take it seriously, as it may be due to illness causing loss of appetite. In this case, the owner should take the cat to the pet hospital promptly to check what the specific cause is, and then treat it accordingly.