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Why is my kitten suddenly lethargic and unresponsive? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

my kitten seems vary tired and unresponsive and hes not like that i dont know if hes just tired but even whens hes tired he wakes up and plays after few minuets of being wokin up but this time hes vary weak i call his name he doont respond i can hold him he will do a little meow and thats alll im worried i just got him

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 9th, 2018

This is not normal kitten behavior and i recommend an emergency vet check to distinguish the source of his weakness and to start appropriate treatment. The signs are too vague to guess without a full physical exam

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