Why is my kitten's stomach bloated, lethargic, and not using litter box?

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i think my male kitten's stomach is bloated. i'm not sure if its because of other causes or because he overate. he seems to be eating just fine and i guess one of the problem is that i havent seen him use the litterbox today. he just seems less energetic than his normal self. i might consider going to the vet tomorrow but is there anything i can do to help him feel more comfortable? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Without knowing if there is truly an illness here or what that is, it is difficult to say what treatment he needs. He could just have intestinal parasites causing his bloating. The vet can do a fecal exam to determine if this is the case and then treat him with the appropriate dewormer. Also unless you are seeing him trying to go potty and straining or unable to go, then there is no concern that he hasn't gone to the litterbox yet today. However, if you do see these things, then a vet visit is the next best step to have him evaluated and treated. I am not sure how old your kitten is, but as they reach 6-8 months, they typically eat less foo, are not as active and may not go potty as regularly. I hope that your kitty Choco turns out well! Best wishes and take care.

Why is my kitten's stomach bloated, lethargic, and not using litter box?

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