CatsPet parentNovember 6, 2026

I have a roughly 2-month-old kitten who has suddenly become lethargic

Hi! I have a roughly 2-month-old kitten who has suddenly become lethargic. She’s been sleeping almost continuously for around 24 hours. When I wake her, she seems exhausted and just stands around with squinty eyes. She’s normally very playful, but yesterday she showed little interest in eating but did. even right now when i placed food directly in front of her face. I’m also unsure whether she’s urinated since yesterday. She can still stand and walk normally.

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DWDylan Wilson, DVMVerified VetSmall Animal, Mixed Animal, Preventive Care, Laboratory Medicine · KY license 293504Answered 6d ago

Hello, sorry to hear about your kitten. I would recommend a vet evaluation as soon as possible. Our young animals are more at risk for infections and don’t have as many reserves to get over an illness.

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