This eating disorder is fairly uncommon in our four-legged friends, but they need immediate help.

By Ilene Springer

Diane Levesque, a jury consultant in Rochester, New Hampshire, was mystified. She had just adopted two domestic shorthaired cats — a brother and sister — from a friend who moved into an apartment where cats were not allowed.

A cat can stop eating for many different reasons, including the loss of a beloved companion. It’s important to seek veterinary attention after a couple of days.

Levesque, who already had two cats, was happy that all four felines seemed to get along. Within a couple of days, however, she became alarmed. “I noticed the new cats were not eating anything,” said Levesque. “At first, I thought I must be imagining it because they seemed normal otherwise. But they started looking thinner.” …

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