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My spayed cat gained weight, isn't eating, and struggles to jump. Vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 7 lbs

My cat Mila is about a year and a half, I had her fixed and she gained a lot of weight. For the last week noticed she isnt eating as much she isnt as playful. I noticed today she had a hard time jumping up on the the bed. I should be worried about and take her to a vet. Please help

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2018

I would take Mila into the vet. It sounds like she is painful if she's having a hard time jumping up on the bed, and pain would cause her to eat less and be less playful. The vet can diagnose if she is in pain, what's causing it, and can treat her for it. The vet can also prescribe pain medications as needed. Please do not give her any human ones, as many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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