Here’s when to be concerned if your favorite feline is skipping meals.

For cat lovers, our feline friends feel like family.

Here are five vet-approved tips to ensure you’ve perfected your cat’s feeding routine.

Cat eating out of bowl on floor

Credit: eclipse_images / Getty

Dr. Elizabeth Welchis founder and lead veterinarian forCommunity Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinicin North Carolina.

How Long Can Cats Go Without Eating?

The time frame can vary as well depending on the health of the cat and its age.

And they can only live without water for two or three days.

If a kitten has gone 24 hours without eating, call the vet because their health can rapidly decline.

“Cats are carnivores.

If you’re looking to your cat’s food bag for advice, she advises doing so with caution.

“Remember, cat food companies want to sell cat food,” she says.

But inevitably, this creates severe distress for your four-legged friend.

Purina.How Long Can Cats Go Without Food and When to Be Concerned.