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Taking a cat to the vet in English

What to say when your cat isn't eating and you want the vet to check if it's serious.

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Lin
Hi, my cat isn't eating. Can you take a look?
Them
Of course. How long has this been going on?
Lin
Since yesterday. He just sleeps all day.
Them
Cats sleep a lot. Has he had his vaccines?
Lin
Yes, all of them. Is it serious?
Them
He's fine. He's just a little overweight.
Lin
Overweight? He eats my snacks every night!
Them
That explains it. Fewer snacks, more playtime.

Key phrases

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Pets
✓ My cat isn't eating.

Say when your cat won't eat.

Same for dogs: My dog isn't eating.

Useful
✓ Can you take a look?

Polite: ask someone to check.

take a look = check it; also for broken things

Vet words
✓ Has he had his vaccines?

Ask about vaccine history.

vaccine = shot for disease protection

Save this
✓ Is it serious?

Ask if it's serious.

Also useful at the doctor: Is it serious?

Quick answers

Pets: what to say in English

Say “My cat isn't eating.” — say when your cat won't eat. Same for dogs: My dog isn't eating.

Useful: what to say in English

Say “Can you take a look?” — polite: ask someone to check. take a look = check it; also for broken things.

Vet words: what to say in English

Say “Has he had his vaccines?” — ask about vaccine history. vaccine = shot for disease protection.

Save this: what to say in English

Say “Is it serious?” — ask if it's serious. Also useful at the doctor: Is it serious?

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