[jocon307]

We adopted 2 kittens at the weekly adoption event at one of our local pet stores. They are very pretty and cute and sweet, but they are VERY lethargic.

They are sisters and about 3 months old. We were told they had an intestinal parasite and we were given some medicine to give them for nine days. They've been taking that with no problem.

They are eating well, going in their potty box, they are not dehydrated or sneezing or throwing up. One purrs muchly, the other one not so much.

In other words they are fine. But they just are like little stuffed animals. They seem to spend the whole day under the bed and they don't play at all. They'll sit on our laps for hours.

I'm worried they are sick, this behavior just doesn't seem normal to me.

Is this fear? Are they just not used to a new environment?

Any advice or comments will be welcomed.

I'm resolved to finish their course of medicine and I did reach out for the woman who runs the adoptions, but I haven't heard from her yet. If they are still not peppy I'll take them to the vet. But, hubby is kind of worried and so am I.

So, thanks in advance to all my fine freepers.

[jocon307]

Hi Slings, can you pass this along, I really need some good advice.

Thanks a bunch!

[Jonty30]

Each cat is different, but they all seem to absolutely love laser pointers. You might want to pick one up at the local discount store.

They probably didn’t get much stimulation where they were at, so you’ll have to work a bit at stimulating them.

[thackney]

You just need to play the proper music to bring them out of their stupor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxnAr6pRt0

Good luck with them, I hope the perk up after the medicine is done.

[isthisnickcool]

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“We adopted 2 kittens at the weekly adoption event at one of our local pet stores. They are very pretty and cute and sweet, but they are VERY lethargic. “

I’m not saying I did this, but...

if you place a women’s hair clip on the end of the tail as they walk by, it may energize them in a dramatic way...

BUT, then again, I’m not saying I know this for a fact.

[Forgotten Amendments]

I had a similar experience with my first cat. Just sensed he was too slow for a younger one. Turned out he had a very high fever, even though the pound had given him a clean bill of health.

A trip to vet might be worth it. Plus, getting them used to vets is a good idea.

Good Luck!

[ConjunctionJunction]

Try calling your vet, but they might be lethargic due to the parasite. You might not see them more active until they get that out of their system.

[Ron C.]

Not to worry... that medication and the parasites take a lot of their energy away from them. They will be healing for another week or two, so you can expect them to be a bit low in energy. But, look out. After they heal up, you’ll be complaining that they have too much energy! LOL

[freekitty]

Give them a few days. One of my dogs was infested when we got him. He is going on 8 years old now and is as lively as he can be.

[smokingfrog]

Kittens do tend to sleep a lot. They’re probably just not feeling their best due to the meds and parasites.

[Tony O]

Love cats, have 5. They may just be feeling out of sorts with the parasites and the medicine (which may make them drowsy on its own).

If they seem to take a turn for the worse I'd recommend getting them to a vet as soon as you could arrange it.

[grellis]

In my experience adopting both dogs and kittens (even from a shelter)--take them to a vet ASAP. They don't sound like they are in imminent danger, but I'll bet there's more wrong with them than you have been told. Since you adopted them, there is a very good chance that a vet in your area will agree to see them for a reduced fee, possibly even free.

[Krankor]

I don’t know a lot about kittens except you’re never supposed to put them in a washing machine.

[patriot08]

‘Fine FReepers’ indeed. I had almost 80 replies to my post asking for help for my injured boy, Tommy, a while back.
(He’s fine now)

What does the vet say?
It’s not normal for kitten to lay around all day and never play.
Love and take care of the ‘lil ones, and God bless for adopting them.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Look at their gums. If they are gray then they are anemic, usually due to fleas.

[khnyny]

I think a thorough trip to the vet is in order...good luck and God bless. Get the kitties checked out, it may cost a little money, but is well worth the expense.

[Ronin]

The first and most obvious thing to do, strangely ignored by many, is CHECK FOR FLEAS!!!

I recently took custody of a little boy kitty that had been rescued by a friend a few weeks prior while he moved into a new place, and he was very lethargic when I got him home.

Wifey-mine gave him a quick going over and found he was literally crawling with the little bugs. It took a good long time in the bathroom with baby shampoo and a flea comb, but we finally got rid of all the things. She counted up to 32 before she lost track.

Two days later, he was bouncing off the walls, pestering Edgar (or adult tom) and chasing the lady cats, just like a normal kitten.

[EggsAckley]

Doesn’t seem normal at all to me. Don't know what else to tell you other than, NEVER buy a kitten or puppy from a pet store. Their “suppliers” very often are running a “puppy mill” or “kittie” mill. They notoriously provide unwell animals who are most likely going to die, or cost you a lot to resurrect them.

My experience? One adorable Siamese kitty whom I watched die painfully from Feline Leukemia.

[WackySam]

Lethargic Kitten Stew is always an option.

[mom4kittys]

They probably had shots right before you got them—this can make them lethargic. Can you check the records?