Is My New Kitten Sick and Should He Stay Away From My Senior Cat? (Vet Answered)
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Dr. Karyn is a small animal veterinarian originally from Australia, now based in the UK. She holds degrees in Veterinary Science (2010) and Zoology. When not helping pets, she tends to her 5 cats and garden!
The Question
What could be wrong with my kitten and should I keep my 10 year old cat away from him?
Quick Info about Monkey
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Hi Janis,
Lethargy and inappetence are worrying for any cat, but particularly in a young cat like Monkey. Cats will often lick or groom if they are feeling unwell or anxious, or there could be some pain or injury that is not so obvious. There are a number of viruses that could be the cause of these clinical signs, such as Feline Infectious Peritonitis, Feline Leukemia Virus, he could be hiding an injury, or he may have eaten something that could be causing pain, distress, or even an obstruction.
Monkey needs to be examined by a vet ASAP to determine what's going on, and I would recommend that you keep both cats separate until you have a diagnosis, and until both cats are up to date with vaccinations.
Wishing Monkey a speedy recovery,
Dr Karyn