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Why is my cat lethargic, has a dry nose, eating less, and losing weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has been acting funny. His nose is dry. He has been very lazy. Only gets up to eat a little and use the litter box. His poop is normal though. And he has lost a little bit of weight. I'm just worried because his nose is dry and he's not been acting like himself.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

It does not sound normal indeed, he could be suffering from an infection causing a fever, you should take him to your vet in order to get it checked and treated, he might need a course of antibiotics.

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