We adopted an 8 mo old male kitten from our shelter a wk and a half ago and he doesn't play pretty much sleeps although purrs and kisses a lot should I be worried because I am?

Answer 1

Not unless he is showing some other symptoms. Cats have different personalities, and some just don't run and play around as much as others do. Some cats just love attention and are very affectionate toward their owners. The breed of cat can also influence this behavior. For example, a Siamese cat is much more energetic than a Persian. If you are still worried, watch him closely for a while. Is he eating a normal amount? Has he been using the litter box normally? Has he been coughing or sneezing excessively? Does he appear to have any discharge from his eyes or nose? If the answer to any of those questions concerns you, take him to the vet to be sure everything is okay. Young kittens are susceptible to infections, and if he has one he may not eat as much as he should, or would seem to have a runny nose. That is, of course, just to name an example. If he isn't showing any other symptoms, personally, I wouldn't worry, but it never hurts to have a vet check to put your own mind at ease.