Should I be worried?

Bean's approximately 8 weeks old now, I've had him for two weeks. He had a whole ordeal with parasites and fleas when I got him. He's since recovered from that and has seemed perfectly healthy over the past few weeks. But today I've noticed that he's been pretty mopey and sleepy. Normally he's quite active and playful, constantly harrassing the dog. But as the day has progressed he's spent most of it sleeping. He has eatten, not quite as much as normal though. I took his temperature, 102.1 F. Should I be worried? Do you think I should call the vet? Or just keep an eye on him overnight?

I would call the vet... I dont remember a correct cat temp but it is way higher than a human ...

I thought that a normal kitten temperature was 100-102 degrees?

sound right but I wont say since my memory is fuzzy ... I would call your vet and explain the weirdness

Originally Posted by sharky

sound right but I wont say since my memory is fuzzy

... I would call your vet and explain the weirdness

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yeah i guess its better to be on the safe side, ill give them a call now. Thanks!

http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/nv.html

A normal temperature for a cat is 101 - 102.2

However, any change in behavior and you should check in with the vet. That's often the "bigger" signal. It's the only way animals have to communicate there's a problem.

Lots of vibes for Bean...any updates yet?

poor little Bean! hope he's back to his old self real soon..

Absolutely watch him like a hawk, but as my husband always reminds me: it's hard work growing up. A lot of kittens go thru stages where they sleep like there is no tomorrow, particularly during growth spurts. It really does tax their little bodies!