Why is my active outdoor cat suddenly sleeping and moving slow?

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Our cat, Squeak (2-3 yrs old), was a stray when he was probably from 9 months to one year, so we aren't sure of his exact age, but he goes outside every day and plays, and he never lays on the couch and sleeps in the house, and yesterday he did for hours. He hasn't meowed, he is moving much slower, and I don't know why. He gets frontline, he got all his shots, I don't know what the problem can be. About last year, he did have a U.T.I. that the vet fixed. Please help.

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Squeak. If he goes outside daily, there is a chance that he has sustained fight wounds from an altercation with another cat. This is a common cause of the symptoms you have described. Search him over carefully for any swelling beneath the skin. A lot of times a bite wound will heal over trapping the infection underneath. This allows an abscess to develop under the skin. It can be painful and cause a fever in a cat. If this does not appear to be the case, he could have a muscular injury causing pain or an infection such as a cold. He will likely need to see his veterinarian to determine the cause of his lethargy. Keep him indoors and encourage him to eat and drink. I hope this information helps!

Why is my active outdoor cat suddenly sleeping and moving slow?

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