Why is my cat lethargic and drinking lots after being in heat?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old
my cat was just in heat and now she is lethagic,drinking a lot of water. is this normal
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Published on October 21st, 2019
These signs could be due to a uterine infection. This presentation requires an immediate clinical examination at your local veterinarian to confirm or rule out this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on September 15th, 2017
You should probably take her to the vet the first chance you get, i couldn't tell you what is causing these symptoms as these are very general symptoms which could occur with any disease, she will need to be checked by your vet in order to find out what is wrong with her before any treatment can be given.
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Published on July 7th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If you think that they are not eating and seem a bit lethargic, it is a good idea to have them checked out by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend having their blood tested in addition to the examination. They might also be dehydrated since it has been so hot out and may need fluids for rehydration. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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