When leaving home, be sure to leave your cat with a supply of food and water just in case.
Cats are quite resilient, but not every one can withstand a long dry fast.
A young healthy cat can live without food for about two weeks.
For a cat over 8 years old, even a 5-day fast can be fatal.
For a newborn kitten, starvation can result in death within 24 hours.
A cat can live without water for a maximum of 5 days, and even less in hot weather.