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My 22-year-old cat is sleeping oddly and not eating. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 22 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs

If my cat is sleeping in an abnormal place and isn't eating as much, is this a sign of something bad? Shes 22 years old, human years.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 28th, 2017

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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