Cat is sluggish

by Diana
(Windsor, Nova Scotia)

My cat, who is just over a year old, is very sluggish and hardly eating or drinking. She is eating and drinking, but not as much as she used to. When she jumps down off something, she goes very slowly like its going hurt when she lands... Any ideas?


Dear Diana,

A decrease in appetite and lethargy are always a cause for concern and warrant a trip to the veterinarian. There are hundreds of things that could be causing your cat's illness symptoms, but she is definitely presenting the signs of being a sick cat and should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Best wishes,
Dr. Neely