My kitten is acting strange, growling, and not sleeping. Is he sick?

I am worried that Cube might be sick. Kittens normally are quite playful, so a kitten who just eats and sleeps without periods of high energy play and curiosity is not normal. Please take him to the vet for an exam. The vet will probably recommend some blood tests, and may also recommend a stool sample. It could be that he was born with some sort of internal defect such as a heart malformation that makes him not able to have periods of sustained play. Please have him seen by a vet ASAP. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It's difficult to say whether he needs emergency treatment without fully knowing his current condition. If he is still eating and drinking normally, then this would be an encouraging sign. It would also be good to know if he is still walking/running around occasionally. If this is the case, then I wouldn't consider this an emergency, but would recommend you take him to the vet tomorrow during business hours. If Drake is not eating and drinking, then I would be concerned of a more severe disease and would recommend taking him to the emergency clinic. The staring into space could indicate a few different things. It could indicate that he has a fever from an infection, a metabolic disorder, or a primary disorder in the brain. It could also be completely innocent, so I wouldn't worry too much until a vet does a good evaluation of him and comes up with some more answers. I hope that helps and Drake gets better soon.

Lethargy is a non specific sign and can be related to a variety of health problems. Given his young age could be quite concerning but at the same time he is eating fine and the body temperature is normal. Sometimes they can feel under the weather for a little trauma, because they feel pain somewhere, for a gastrointestinal problem (check for any vomiting or diarrhea). I would monitor Bruno for the next few hours but if he is not improving or any other symptom appears, I would suggest to bring him to the vet for an health check. Good luck! Do not hesitate to post again on the forum or request a consultation if you would like to discuss it any further.

Winter is experiencing very general symptoms of disease, these symptoms could fit almost any internal condition, maybe he is suffering from nausea due to a gastrointestinal disease and maybe he is in pain, from the symptoms described it's very hard to know. i would recommend taking him to the vet as soon as possible in order to get him checked, if he doesn't show any other obvious symptoms during the examination, a blood test and possibly an ultrasound will be needed in order to try and find out what is wrong with Winter.

Poor Gibby! I know that it can be scary when our four legged friends aren't feeling well. Sudden lethargy and closed eyes could be due to a variety of issues, including head trauma (even falling from furniture), seizures, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), exposure to toxins, among others. It is encouraging that he was willing to drink some milk. If he seems to be mentally appropriate, try offering him a bit of kitten food to see if he will eat or smear some corn syrup on his gums. If he perks up right after eating, Gibby may have experienced a sudden drop in his blood sugar. If he still seems "off", lethargic, closed eyes, not eating or acting normally, Gibby should go to his vet urgently for evaluation to try to get to the bottom of this issue. I hope that all goes well!

Unfortunately it’s impossible to know if he is OK or not. I recommend to have Geronimo examined by the veterinarian within the next 24 hours. It’s very possible he is sick. You may look into financing options through care credit or scratch pay. You can find information on their website. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Yes, this sounds like he’s in pain. He may have a bite wound you can’t see, or he could have a urinary obstruction. Just to be safe I recommend a veterinary exam right away. If it’s due to infection then they will treat him with antibiotics. If he has a urinary obstruction that can quickly become life threatening. A urinary blockage can cause kidney damage, and death in a day or two without treatment. It is a common emergency in male cats, so please bring him in today. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Tumbles.