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Why is my kitten lethargic, not eating, barely drinking, and warm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 23 days old | 3 lbs

My kitten is 6 months old and male. He's lethargic,not eating,barely drinking, and feels warmer than normal

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 24th, 2017

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Poor Gypsy has picked up an infection, either bacterial or viral. It is also possibly he has gotten into a fight with another cat & has sustained a bite which in now infected. Cats can not go very long without eating. After just 3 days we can see damage to the liver. Gypsy needs to see a veterinarian tomorrow to see if he needs some fluids & antibiotics to help get well & feel better.

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