My kitten is lethargic, sleeping more, staring. Is it an emergency?

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My six-month-old kitten Drake has been sleeping a lot more than usual. Today he seems especially lethargic, and he's been lying down kind of listlessly staring into space. Generally if he and his sister lie down to sleep, they close their eyes. I'm really worried about him. He's had all his shots and he's been neutered, all of that a month or so ago. Please let me know if I should take him to emergency care. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 months and 5 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to say whether he needs emergency treatment without fully knowing his current condition. If he is still eating and drinking normally, then this would be an encouraging sign. It would also be good to know if he is still walking/running around occasionally. If this is the case, then I wouldn't consider this an emergency, but would recommend you take him to the vet tomorrow during business hours. If Drake is not eating and drinking, then I would be concerned of a more severe disease and would recommend taking him to the emergency clinic. The staring into space could indicate a few different things. It could indicate that he has a fever from an infection, a metabolic disorder, or a primary disorder in the brain. It could also be completely innocent, so I wouldn't worry too much until a vet does a good evaluation of him and comes up with some more answers. I hope that helps and Drake gets better soon.

My kitten is lethargic, sleeping more, staring. Is it an emergency?

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