My new cat is lethargic, eyes barely open, and threw up. Is she sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
I just got my cat from a shelter a week ago and she’s playful but recently she hasn’t been moving from this one spot and won’t open her eyes as much. She’s 3 years old and she threw up a few days ago out of no where. We don’t rwally know what’s wrong with her. She seems fine for a while then she’ll stick to one place and not respond to anything we do to her.
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Published on March 18th, 2019
This could be a sign that she's sick. Lethargy is a very general sign of illness, and it could be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I'd take her into the vet in the morning to get checked out. Best of luck.
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Published on March 30th, 2019
I would be worried as well. Lethargy can be a sign of illness such as systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. I'd keep an eye on Princess this weekend, and take her into the vet on Monday if she is still acting this way. Best of luck.
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Published on August 29th, 2017
I believe you are going to have to provide us with some more information about your kitty for us to help determine if she has a problem. We cannot diagnose a health condition from a photo alone. In this photo I see a cat who could either be sleeping or who could be very lethargic. Sleeping would not be concerning but if she is so lethargic she is laying like this, then a veterinary exam is needed. We may be able to provide more information if you give us an idea of her behavior/symptoms she is having.
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