My cat has a hunched back, isn't eating, and sleeps all day. What's wrong?

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Hi! Please help me. My cat is like my child. He is usually very attentive and active, he's around 7 years old. He will eat but minimal amounts. He is walking with a hunched back. He is sleeping majority of the day and can't jump up the furniture as usual. He did groom himself a very little this morning after I fed him. This started I suspect yesterday morning. He was sleeping on the floor as apposed to sleeping by me as he always does. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 2 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he is walking with a hunched back then he could have some abdominal pain or back pain. If it continues then he should be examined by a vet to identify the problem and determine the best way to treat. Your vet may need to take x-rays and run some routine lab-work to help diagnose.

My cat has a hunched back, isn't eating, and sleeps all day. What's wrong?

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