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My cat gained weight fast, growls, and lies on her side. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Zoey is acting really weird. She keeps laying on the floor on her side instead of her usual spots, growling for no reason and has gained a bunch of weight within the last week.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2019

Hi, I would recommend to have Zoey checked over, to make sure her weight gain is not fluid accumulation. secondary to a pathology. Normally they tend to lie on their side when they are very poorly so I would be worried about that too. Hope it’s nothing serious and that she gets better soon !

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