My cat got his fur shaved yesterday and he doesn't want to eat, seems to hide all the time.what's wrong?

Question

thank you all very much for all the answers. i shaved him because the vet said this is the solution for his hair loss, so for all the people who can't seem to understand...ask first, judge after

Answer 1

I believe that animals also have feelings about theirselves also.  Otherwise they would not l**k theirselves clean.  So maybe he or she does not feel comfortable with the new appearence yet.

Answer 2

When you take your pet to have Their hair cut a lot of times the groomer will give them something to knock them out and it leaves them feeling sick. it will probably go away, but the same thing happened to me. I would look around and find a groomer that is not part of a chain because they won't give them any sedatives

Answer 3

He's embarassed. Buy him a wig.

Answer 4

He is probably scared right now, hopefully he'll

come out soon.  If not, call the Vet.

Answer 5

OMG WHY THE HECK WOULD YOU SHAVE A CAT FOR? YOUR A SICK PERSON!!!.WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF A CAT CAME UP AND SHAVED YOU BALD!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Animals can be emotional just like humans.  My cat wouldn't get near me for awhile after a trip to the vet.  He's just angry about it.  He will come around.  Just watch his eating habits.  If he's still not eating after 24 hours, call your vet.

Answer 7

Your cat is probably embarrassed. I would take him to the vet anyway, something else might be wrong (Painful cut by shears etc.). Hope this helps!!!

Answer 8

Maybe he is traumatized. My cats take great pride in their coats and I can only imagine they would freak out if they didn't have any fur to groom.  

Answer 9

OMG how cruel .... a bald kitty.......i'd hide too!  You took away his comfort zone.

Answer 10

Would you want to eat if you got your head shaved?  What do you think is wrong with him!!

Answer 11

he is probably mad, or embarrassed. Cat's have feelings

Answer 12

He feels embarrassed and exposed. My dogs do that a lot after they get shaved. Don't worry about it, he'll come around!  

Answer 13

Awww he's scared. Poor kitty. Just play with him and pet him and give him some of his favorite things. He'll come around, just give it a few days. Good luck.  

Answer 14

If it was at a groomers he is probably really stressed out. Give him time when he gets hungry he will eat again.