Why does my cat keep sitting in the corner and returning? Is she ill?

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Autumn is feeling unwell. I am worried that she may have an underlying illness, such as infection, or pancreatitis. Cats are notorious for hiding their symptoms when they are in pain, so often lethargy and disinterest in food are the most common warning signs. Since this has been going on for 3 days, I would strongly recommend getting her seen by a vet within the next 24 hours, as cats that do not eat for several days are at risk of developing secondary liver problems. The vet can perform a full physical exam to help pinpoint any areas of discomfort or pain, and assess for dehydration, fever, etc. If necessary, they may recommend blood work or x-rays to get more information. At minimum, they can prescribe supportive medications to help reduce pain, if suspected, and treatments to help improve her appetite and hydration. I hope this helps, and that Autumn feels better soon.

It sound like your cat isn't feeling well. Anorexia (not eating) and lethargy are symptoms of many different illnesses, so without more symptoms, I can't pin down what might be causing her to act this way. I can say that any sudden change in behavior from the normal should be investigated your vet because there might be a medical cause behind it. In this case, I think it would be a good idea for your cat to see a vet, and I recommend taking her into your vet's normal business hours for a health check. Your vet would be best to determine if there is a medical illness, and how best to treat it.

It doesn't necessarily mean that she will die, but can indicate that she has a potentially serious illness. Eleven is quite old for a cat, but I would not expect her to be old enough to be at the end of her life. The best way to see if anything serious is going on is to have a veterinarian evaluate her. Given her age they may want to do some blood testing to ensure that her organs are functioning well. After this, the vet will be able to give you a much better answer about her current condition and what can be done to make her feel better. I hope that helps and Meika gets better soon.

It's good that your cat ate today and drank today. Anorexia and lethargy are very general signs of illness in cats, and can be caused by systemic illness, infection, injury, or inflammation among other causes. I would continue to monitor her, and if she still isn't herself in another 24 hours, or she stops eating and drinking again, I would have her seen by a vet.

Cats will often go off their food and be more lethargic when they are coming down with an illness. This is usually due to an upper respiratory infection (aka cat flu) or an infection of the stomach or intestines. While she may not be having nose/eye discharge, or diarrhea right now, you may see this in a day or two. Their are a couple of other diseases that I worry about with a fighting cat, because they can cause them to feel bad like this and be spread through biting. FIV and FeLV are two viral diseases that can depress the immune system and possibly lead to long-term infections. These can be easily tested for by a vet. If she is eating a little, then make sure there is plenty of water mixed in the food, because I worry most about dehydration. Sometimes warming up the food will entice them to eat it, so try that along with trying different, tasty foods. The best thing to do for Alba is to take her to the vet. She may be running a fever and could already be dehydrated.

These symptoms indicate she may have an underlying disease process possibly gastrointestinal disease. You should have her evaluated by your veterinarian and discuss diagnostics such as bloodwork and possibly x-rays.

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence last for more than 24hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It sounds like Kitty is sick if she rarely eats. It's quite serious when a cat barely eats, as they can develop a fatty liver which is fatal without treatment. Unfortunately, anorexia and lethargy are very general signs of illness, and can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I would have her seen by a vet right away for a physical exam, blood tests, and urinalysis to diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated.

Poor Katrina! Unfortunately, these are very vague symptoms that could be caused by almost any kind of illness, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine her and run some tests. She may have a systemic illness like liver or kidney disease, some type of infectious disease like FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), or even cancer. Not eating for more than 24 hours in cats always warrants a vet visit, because they can develop a serious liver problem called hepatic lipidosis when they don't eat, in addition to whatever illness is causing the inappetance in the first place. So, I would definitely recommend taking Katrina to the vet today for an exam. He/she can do blood work or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

If your cat hasn't eaten in a couple of days, she needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Cats will suffer serious liver damage if they don't eat regularly. The rest of the symptoms indicate she is very ill and should be seen right away. Your vet will do an exam, lab work, possibly x-rays, and based on these results, your vet will be better able to tell what's wrong with her and how best to treat it.