So I just got a neutered 1 year old male and he hasn't eaten in about 2 days. I'm keeping him in my bedroom with his litter, food, water, bed, and toys. He was in hiding for the first day but he finally came out yesterday and even played with me. He's taken a liking to me and will come out of his hiding place if I call to him. He's also used his litter box but I know he hasn't touched his food. Not sure if he's drank water. I'm guessing he had a bowel movement from his meal on the day I got him. I've tried showing him the food, offering him wet, dry, tuna flakes, treats, and he smells it and walks away. Is there a sure thing that cats love to eat? I just want the poor guy to have a meal.

We also have a 1 year old female, his sister from the same litter. They were separated at about 2 months old so her brother is pretty much a stranger to her. She is kept separate from him but she comes by the bedroom door and growls. I don't know if she's causing his lack of eating (bowl is far from the door). I just find it strange that he would be so friendly now, use the litter box, play but not eat. Maybe he just doesn't like what I've offered him.

He may be still getting used to the new home. When we brought our cat from my mother-in-law's to our house, she didn't eat for a few days. She didn't really drink any water either. Because of this she didn't use the litter box for a few days either. Don't worry, the cat will eat when he is ready. You have food out for him so he will eat it.
My cat eats hard food, but loves most brands of wet food too. She isn't very picky. What you have offered is sufficient. But I've noticed cats go nuts over a can of tuna.


In terms of the other cat, some cats just don't get along, even if family. They may need to get used to each other and may end up getting along alright. If not, they will probably just stay away from the other one. But I don't think that is the reason your cat is not eating. We over here and when we first brought our cat over here, they met and well she didn't like him. But we kept them separated and eventually she came around. Just have some patience has your cat adjusts.