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My cat has a fever, can't walk, won't eat. Is this an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 8 lbs

Hi so my cat has had fevers the past few days, and it's the 3rd day and she can hardly walk. She has been sleeping a lot. She barely eats but still manages to BARELY. I have to give her water periodically. Her fever comes and goes. I dont know if this is important, but breath odor got really really bad. Her fever is down right now, but she still has no energy.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2018

Kasia sounds very ill, and I would consider her symptoms a medical emergency. She needs veterinary care now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.
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