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Why is my 4-month-old kitten lethargic, has diarrhea, and arches back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 1 day old

My 4 month old kitten, isnt acting him self his opening his bowels quite a lot and the last couple of movements have been liquidated, his arching his back and not very active. Is there anything you could give us advice with?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Simba. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. His veterinarian will start by assessing a stool sample. Parasites and other infectious causes are very common in kittens. Treatment to make him feel better is based on these results as well as his physical exam findings. It is worrisome that he has not been very active. Kittens should be very playful. I hope this information helps!

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