Health Advice

[Funchkin]

My 1 year old is acting very lethargic. He's eat, drinking and going potty. No swelling or wounds. And is very "stiff", like recovering from a pulled muscle.
There have been some big changes in the house. There's been major heat waves and huge fires in the area. Could this be affecting him?
Way to broke for a vet. Any advice?

 

[Kieka]

Lethargic is always a concern. Without seeing a vet all you can really do is make sure he is eating, drinking and using the litter box. Anything else is hard to guess on without more symptoms or an actual physical exam.

 

[A.w]

If you think he may have pulled something you should try and limit the amount of physical activity he does. Keep his food and water on the ground, kitty litter on the same floor as everything else to eliminate going up and down stairs...etc.

Keep an eye on his food and water intake along with his litterbox habits and overall temperment. If those start to be abnormal then a vet visit would definitely be best.

Best of luck to you and your kitty!

 

[neely]

There have been some big changes in the house. There's been major heat waves and huge fires in the area. Could this be affecting him?

First, I'd like to welcome you to TCS! Any change in the house can cause a change in behavior let alone extreme heat and wildfires. These are all a major concern. As the above members have advised you should contact your vet even if only for a phone consultation.

Here is an Article that might be helpful regarding signs of pain:
35 Signs That Your Cat May Be In Pain
And one more Article about options when you can't afford veterinary care:
No Money For Vet Care? How To Find Help And Save Your Cat's Life

Good luck! Please keep us updated on your cat's progress.