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What's wrong with the cat's lack of energy?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
A cat's lack of energy may be caused by feeling cold, having an abnormal state of mind, or being troubled by a disease. First of all, if the weather is cold and the owner does not pay attention to keeping the cat warm, the cat will curl up and be unwilling to move when it feels cold, which makes the owner mistakenly think that the cat is lack of energy and just keep warm. Secondly, if the pet owner does not play with the cat for a long time, the cat will become lethargic and depressed. You can use toys to play with the cat. Furthermore, if a cat is troubled by a disease and becomes unwell, it may also appear listless and may also be accompanied by other abnormal symptoms. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

1. Feeling cold

When a cat feels cold, it will curl up and be unwilling to move, making the owner mistakenly think that the cat is not energetic. However, in this case, the cat is usually kept warm. It will return to normal later.

2. Caused by abnormal mentality

Cats are animals with rich inner emotions, and cats are also very sensitive. If the owner fails to raise and manage the cat well, the cat will be easily depressed and listless all day long. For example, if the owner does not play with the cat for a long time, the cat will feel lonely, so it will become depressed. Another example is that because a cat has a new owner or a new environment, it becomes too emotionally attached to the old environment, causing the cat to become depressed. In addition, cats may become depressed after neutering.

Note: Cat depression is relatively serious. It will cause listlessness, weight loss, and reduced resistance for a long time, which can easily lead to illness. It is recommended that owners spend more time with their cats and use cat bars, cat cans and other snacks or toys to divert their attention. In addition, owners can also gently stroke the cat from time to time to give the cat a sense of security.

2. Troubled by diseases

Cats will also become listless when troubled by diseases. The owner can use a thermometer to measure the cat’s body temperature to see if the body temperature is too high. , observe the cat's eating and defecation situation to see if the food intake has decreased and whether the defecation is formed. If there are obvious abnormalities than usual, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for corresponding examination and treatment in time.

Note: Many times, when cats have symptoms of poor mental status due to illness, they are usually accompanied bySymptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing, watery eyes, and dry nose, such as colds, oral diseases, malnutrition, cat ringworm, gastroenteritis, etc., are all common diseases in cats.