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Why is my kitten sleeping, not eating, vomiting, and has white gums?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Male | 5 months and 23 days old | 160 lbs

Hi my kitten has been sleeping quite a bit the last few days and he hasn't been eating barely and I tried getting him some wet food but he threw it up I'm not sure what to do his nose is kind of white same as his gums I'm just really worried on what is going on with him if I can get some questions Maybe thank you

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2019

It sounds like Montana is sick, and he could have a severe GI illness, may have eaten something rotten, or has a foreign body. It's very serious he's barely eating, vomiting, and sleeping a lot. White gums can indicate anemia. He has to see a vet immediately, please take him into one now.

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