CatsPet parentNovember 7, 2026

I have a roughly 3 month-old kitten who has suddenly become lethargic

Hi! I have a roughly 3 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, even when placed directly in front of her food. I’m also unsure whether she’s urinated since yesterday. She can still stand and walk normally. i’m very concerned but i have extremely limited money for veterinary care. Could you please tell me what i can do from home

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