Why is my 5-month-old outdoor cat suddenly weak, wobbly, not eating?

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I have a 5 month old cat she is suddenly weak qont eat or drink and wobbly she is an outside cat she is usually a lap cat and very energetic and doesnt lay around much what could this be? Has only been this way for a day. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tosio! I'm sorry to hear that she's sick. If she isn't fully vaccinated, I would be concerned that she might have an illness called feline panleukopenia, which is a very serious infectious disease of kittens that causes lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, and often death if not treated promptly. It's also possible that she may have gotten into something toxic, or contracted some other type of infection. Since she sounds quite sick, I would recommend taking her to an emergency clinic this evening to be seen. If you're not sure where to go, try calling your regular vet's office - their voicemail message should have contact information for your nearest ER or an on-call doctor for emergencies.

Why is my 5-month-old outdoor cat suddenly weak, wobbly, not eating?

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