Why is my cat lethargic, lying down, meowing? Overweight or pain?

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My cat seems to always stop in its path to lay down, whilst letting out small "meows". Is he becoming overweight or is he in pain? He's eating normally and drinking water too, but seems to be quite lethargic lately :( Thank you, Shona. Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If this is new behavior it is possible that this is a sign of pain. Being overweight can lead to problems like arthritis, but while I can tell from your pictures that Ali is beautiful I'm not sure if he seems overweight. I'd recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian to bring up your concerns. From an exam your veterinarian should be able to let you know whether or not Ali would benefit from weight loss and may be able to determine if he seems painful as well.

Why is my cat lethargic, lying down, meowing? Overweight or pain?

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