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Why is my active cat suddenly sleeping all day and not playing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 1 year and 10 months old

My cat is sleeping all day and didn’t play as usual and wasn’t active she normally doesn’t like to sleep a lot and is very active is she sick or is it normal ??

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2018

Sleeping more than normal for more than one day is not normal. Sometimes a cat may sleep more after a busy night out. However if this lasts through the weekend or if your cat stops eating or appears lethargic, you should take her to your vet on Monday for an exam and possibly a blood test.

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