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My kitten is lethargic and not eating after a cat fight. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male

A few days ago my male kitten (5 months old) fought with a male adult who entered my house while I was away.When I got home he was lying on the floor and the other was still in the home and ran after seeing me.My cat was beaten badly and now is under treatment.He's lethargic and isn't eating anything and his forehand are swollen. Now he's making thin (he use to have thick and heavy sound) and shivering meows.Need to know if he's mentally upset? Its been more more than 24 he hasn't eaten.

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2018

Poor baby. It sounds to me like he needs additional medical attention. His pain control may not be adequate for his injuries, or he could be developing an infection. I would recommend taking him to an emergency vet clinic tonight to be assessed and his treatment adjusted.

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