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Why is my cat groaning and struggling to sit after a cat fight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 lbs

My cat is having trouble sitting down, and he is groaning. He hasn't visited the vet yet. What do you think it could be? Spotty lives in our garden and the day before we noticed, we heard cats fighting.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on February 11th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is probably due to some degree of pain or discomfort. It could be due to hip pain possibly from arthritis. I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

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