Expert: Becky - 4/5/2007

Question
Just recently my cat is not been  playing just lying around doing nothing she used to be playful and full of life, She eats and drinks but won't do much else, she is only about 9 months old what should I do?

Answer
Hi Tabitha,
As cats get older, they are not quite as playful as when they were little kittens.  If she is eating and drinking, then I tend to think she is ok.  As long as there is not diarrhea or on the other hand, as long as she is NOT using the litter box, then she may be going through a growth spurt and is just not quite as active as normal. Try getting her some new toys, that usually gets my cats all excited!   I bet she will bounce back soon.  If she stops eating and/or drinking, then you may need to have her checked by a Vet.

God Bless,
Becky