When I had purchased a kitten, the first day i took her home she was jumping around playing with everything she could find and just overall extremly active. But for over a day now she seems to be unable to get out of bed. For over 24 hours now she has been sleeping constantly and only wakes up when she needs food or to go to the bathroom. She does not even get up to do this, so i have to carry her to her food or the litter, where she barley moves, then i take her back to bed where she falls asleep imidiatley. She however purrs very loudly while she falls alseep. She is almost 8 weeks. Did she just tire herself out the other day and needs a lot of rest, or should i be worried about this inactivity?
2006-08-29 15:46:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Your kitten was very excited to be in a new place at first and she climbed this peak of energy for this new occasion...but don't forget...she is growing very fast rite now...and this takes a tremendous amount of energy! This is quite normal for her to go through this phase.
2006-08-29 15:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I hate to say "take it the vet", but under those circumstances it would be very advisable. The kitten isn't nervous missing it's mother that bad or it'd never have played so well the first day.
It sounds like a serious problem. Plus, the vet's report is probably the only way to get your money back if the problem was pre-existing and/or terminal.
Sorry. Best Wishes.
I wish I could've been more help.
2006-08-29 16:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by pebbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take her to the vet. Yes, kittens (like human babies) need a lot of sleep.....but healthy kittens usually get up to eat and use the litter box. The fact that you're having to do these things for her (and she's not participating much when she's there) concerns me. Take her in and soon. Good luck!
2006-08-29 17:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overhandling can cause internal injuries at this age. Are you feeding it the proper food? NO MILK. At any rate, yes you should be worried about the inactivity. Take the kitty to a vet and get her checked out asap!
It really could be a whole bunch of different things.
2006-08-29 15:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a kitten. She needs her sleep. She's extremely young though and at such a young age, she is probably still attached to her mother who she apparently doesn't have. She may be used to breast-feeding and having a bit of trouble adjusting to the new environment. The food might not be very nutritious for her. Make sure she has plenty of milk.
Keep an eye on her for another week or so. Buy her some toys. If she doesn't budge, take her to a vet.
2006-08-29 15:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Katt Attack 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would keep my eye on her, but she just may be familiarizing her self with your house and making herself comfy...as long as she is eating and using the litter box she should be fine...kittens have a tendency to sleep quite alot...if she keeps this up for more than 3-4 days i would have her checked out
2006-08-29 16:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and every time I foster kittens, I positioned them into the lavatory with a provider to conceal in. That way, they're under no circumstances out of attain. The provider ought to under no circumstances be taken away until eventually they sense thoroughly smooth. i imagine that's merely cruel to get rid of all hiding spots, even if the provider is a smaller one than less than the mattress, and that i like it. I initiate off, merely through sitting interior the room with them, typically studying or listening to track (I each and every each and every now and then positioned a radio in there, for then there is consistent ''noise'', so that they get used to it). different circumstances, i will merely lay thoroughly down, and seek for suggestion from from them. some kittens right away come out of their shell, even as others take round a month, if no more beneficial earlier they construct position self assurance in you. merely be staying power, they are going to come to you even as they're waiting. under no circumstances stress the dealing with/petting. furnish treats, through hand. Toss one or 2 to them, then even as they understand what you should furnish, attempt to get them to come back to you, for them.
2016-10-15 22:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens and babies in general do need a lot of rest, but I would call and ask your vet what's up. Breeders sometimes forgo health and safety just to make an extra dollar and hopefully your kitten is not one of those, but do call the vet.
Please don't listen to anyone that says to give her milk! MILK IS SO SO BAD FOR CATS!!!
2006-08-29 15:54:07 · answer #8 · answered by averyanne77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You kitten is obviously sick with one of the symtoms be lethargic and now not eating and drinking on it own. If you don't seek medical help for your kitty soon you may not have your kitty long. Please hurry and get your kitty to the doctor.
2006-08-29 15:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by Sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet immediately! she sounds very sick. kittens are very, very active, and even elderly cats know to go and eat and go to the litter box. something is very wrong!
2006-08-29 15:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋