Why is my cat lethargic, not playing, but still eating normally?

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My cat has been lethargic for the last few days. She's eating and drinking water normally, but she's no longer playing, following me around the house or meowing. She's normally very vocal. She can move around, but she's mostly laying in one spot all day and when she does move it's very slowly and carefully. She doesn't dhow any signs of pain when I touch her. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Alysia Van Scoy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cats are SOOO good at hiding pain. I rarely find a cat will be obvious about the source of pain. The fact that she is moving slowly and carefully tells me that she does hurt, but she is hiding it. I recommend taking Shy to a veterinarian for a thorough exam. They might be able to localize the pain to a limb which is making her not want to move, or to her abdomen which causes her to lie down more. Young cats are very susceptible to foreign objects- weird things that they have eaten and get stuck in their intestines. Young cats are also susceptible to trauma especially if they are allowed outdoor. The vet will localize where the problem is and recommend blood work or x-rays for diagnostics. They will form a treatment plan to get Shy feeling back to her normal vocal self! Thanks for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat lethargic, not playing, but still eating normally?

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