Ask the Pet Nutrition Service: Finicky Felines?

I have three cats and they all have been eating the same urinary prescription food for years. This past week all three have decided that they just don’t want to eat the food, and have turned their noses up at it. What should I do?
—Jackie

Thank you for contacting the ASPCA Pet Nutrition Service, Jackie.

First, we suggest that you buy a new bag of the cat food you use and be sure to contact the manufacturer, just in case there is something wrong with the batch you are currently using.

Next, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. It is unusual for three cats in the same home to stop eating at the same time, so it would be best to make sure they are not ill. It can be dangerous for cats to go without food for a couple of days, as they can develop a condition called hepatic lipidosis.