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Why is my cat lethargic after coming inside, not eating or peeing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old

My cat is very lethargic since she came back inside a couple of hours ago. She also hasn't been to the toilet inside for a while and I don't think she's eaten since. However, she still purrs fairly quietly when she is stroked.

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2017

I would recommend keeping a very close eye on your cat for the next 12 to 24 hours. When cats are free to roam outside they are more prone to getting in fights and ingesting something toxic. If she does not eat this evening or tomorrow morning and she is still acting lethargic and I would recommend taking her in to your vet to be checked out.

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