When leaving home for a long time, be sure to leave your cat with a supply of food.
Although cats are resilient creatures, not every one of them can survive a long fast without consequences for their health.
We tell you how long a cat can go without food.
It depends on the age, health and weight of the cat.
A young, healthy cat of normal weight can go without food for quite a long time – about 12-14 days.
An older cat (over 10 years old) can survive without food for about a week.
A small kitten will live without food for a maximum of two days, but a newborn may not survive even a day.