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My cat is sleeping a lot and not active when awake. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female

Kitty is sleeping a lot since 2 days and not so active even when she is awake

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2020

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sleeping and decreased energy can be signs of a cat feeling unwell. This can be caused by weakness, fever, kidney disease, and other causes. It is a very vague sign that could be many many things. I recommend that you have Kitty seen by your vet, and they might want to do some bloodwork. Thank you and I hope Kitty feels better soon!

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    Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    That could be because of fever, worms, infection and more. Please, take Kitty to your local vets for an appointment. She may need to be de-wormed, she may need anti-inflammatory medications and /or a course of antibiotics if there is evidence of ongoing infection.

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    Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 17th, 2018

    Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A decrease in activity level in a kitten could be a signal of a potential health problem especially if this has been a change you have noticed recently. There can be a lot of medical causes for decreased energy or activity that will need to be ruled out with Smrdo's veterinarian soon. Parasitic infections, viral or bacterial infections common in kittens could be potential causes. Your veterinarian will do a full exam and may recommend testing Smrdo's stool and possibly running blood work as well depending. I hope this helps and thanks again for posting!

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