My cat is sleeping all day, not eating, and shaking. Is she sick?

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I have a low energy cat so it’s not unusual that she sleeps most of the day. Today and yesterday I noticed that she really doesn’t want to move from one spot and sleeps all day on the bed. She just stays on our bed the whole day without moving and just sleeps. She only drank water once and is not eating. She shakes her front paws/head when I put food in front. She got excited and got up for pâté but ended up just shaking her paw and laying down by food. She won’t play with my other cat anymore. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 20 days old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I suspect Cleo is not feeling well and may be nauseous. Just like people, there are many conditions that can make pets feel sick. This could range from bacterial over growth to intestinal blockage. Also like us, diseases are best addressed early and this may result in a better prognosis. You need to monitor Cleo closely. If she is not eating or drinking well for 24 hours, if there is vomiting/diarrhea/coughing or signs of pain, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian today. If the lethargy lasts for 24 hours, your kitty also needs to be examined. The doctor will need to learn the underlying cause in order to give appropriate treatment. Bring in a stool sample in case the doctor needs to test it. At home, Cleo should continue resting. Encourage eating and drinking. Bring her the food and water. Fluid intake is very important when pets and people don't feel good. You may try offering her some boiled white meat chicken or canned tuna (in water not oil). Hopefully this will pass quickly. I hope Cleo starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat is sleeping all day, not eating, and shaking. Is she sick?

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