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My 11-week kitten is sleepy and not playing. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 13 days old | 111 lbs

Hi my kitten is 11 weeks old and he’s being really sleepy constantly and when he’s awake he’s not really playing he’s just following me around meowing. I hold him and pet him all the time and he has food and water and he’s using his litter tray. I’m a first time cat owner and I’m not sure is this normal?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Thor. No, unfortunately this is not normal kitten behavior. Kittens should be very playful. It is worth having him examined to ensure that he is healthy. If so, his vaccines can be updated. If he is sick, then appropriate treatment will be started. Monitor him closely for sneezing or any vomiting and/or diarrhea. I hope this information helps!

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