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My 8-week-old kitten sleeps all day. Is this normal kitten sleep?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

How much sleep my 8 weeks old kitten need she sleeps all the day should I worry?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 23rd, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Kittens at this age can be expected to sleep 16-20 hours per day. The remaining g hours are typically broken up into bursts of energy and other activities such as eating and drinking. If ginger is not waking up to eat, drink or go to urinate / defecate I would have her examined by a vet. At this age, she should now begin her first series of vaccines as well. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 23rd, 2017

    Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. It is quite normal for most kittens to sleep 16-20 hours a day between 8-12 weeks of age. As long as she is eating and going to the bathroom, this is quite a typical sleep pattern to see. If at any time she stops eating or is not getting up, then i would habe her examined by a vet. At this age, she should also begin her first vaccine series if she hasn't already. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have. You can also contact me by phone or text based consultation if needed.

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