My kitten is acting strange, growling, and not sleeping. Is he sick?

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My six month old kitten has been acting strange this evening after acting normal all day. However, this evening, he hasn't been very affectionate towards me. He even growled when I was petting his belly and wouldn't eat treats. He hadn't left my room and I do not believe he ate anything strange. He has since eaten, played with a laser and is laying on my bed. However, not on me like he usually does. Just by my feet. He also doesn't seem to be sleeping. Just laying with eyes open, unlike himself. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 months and 21 days old | 7 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That’s hard to say what’s going on with Blaze since he can’t talk and tell you how he feels. The fact that he growled at you could be significant for pain, exposure to drugs or extreme stress or anxiety. It does seem odd that he is just laying there with his eyes open. When pets behave abnormal, I always recommend to have them seen by the veterinarian to make sure that they are not in pain. I recommend to have Blaze seen by the veterinarian tonight ideally. The doctor will check his back, hips and bladder for any signs of pain. The doctor will also check his neurological reflexes for any abnormalities that could be related to drug exposure. The doctor may also recommend bloodwork to check his internal organs and make sure his kidneys are fine. I hope that it’s nothing serious and that he gets back to his regular self quickly. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My kitten is acting strange, growling, and not sleeping. Is he sick?

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