My kitten is lethargic and not eating. Should I take him to the vet?

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My kitten seems to lost energy and his barely eating anything. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Please take Dorito to the vet immediately. If Dorito is lethargic and not eating he should be seen right away to check his blood sugar levels, assess for dehydration, and start treatment. He may be dealing with parasites, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, food sensitivity/allergy, decreased pancreatic function, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. A young kitten that is not eating is at risk for dehydration and low blood sugar, which can quickly become deadly, so I recommend you have him checked by a vet.

My kitten is lethargic and not eating. Should I take him to the vet?

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