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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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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

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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