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Why is my 6-month-old kitten lethargic but still eating and drinking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 6 days old

My 6 month old kitten Bob is lethargic. He is eating, not as much but is eating, drinking using the litter box. He has his vaccines, is currently not neutered and shows no signs of parasites.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 7th, 2017

I would continue to watch Bob to see what happens over then next 24 hours. There can be so many things causing lethargy I can't even list them all here! If he develops other symptoms, such as poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, limping, etc. then he should probably get checked out by a vet.

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