Really Worried...

Question
My cat has not really been eating much the last few days. She takes a few bites then walks away. She is normally very playful and runs around at night. Last few days all she has done is sleep. She normally plays bites and plays 'catch' with us. but nothing, so doesnt look like she has the energy to do anything.
I dont have the money to take her to a vet, which is very upsetting cause i hate to see her like this. here is some back ground info about her.

she is about 8/9 months old. we have had her from av very early age. She hasnt been spayed and recently went in to heat but seems fine now (besides what i stated, she is over the heat) i have been switching food, i noticed that she much rather have wet food. So when she got sad i decided to switch her to that, instead of giving her at off times. only other thing that has changed is that we havent been in the house as much. normally we are in till 3/4pm then leave for work. but lately we have been up and out the house at 9/10am. even my dad is normally in the house but he has been with us also. so i am thinking maybe she is depressed and lonely?! i am really worried. i look forward to hearing back from you soon.

thanks so much
samantha  

Answer
Samantha,

Truthfully, it sounds as if she may have come down with something.  Changes in behavior often signal that the cat is having some kind of medical problem.  If she is off her feed for more than a couple of days and is tired and listless, something is amiss.  

When she had her season, was she bred?  If so, she may be having morning sickness (yes, cats do get morning sickness).

I would seriously look at getting her spayed.

I know you say you cannot afford a vet visit, but I am not sure you have much choice until you find out what is going on!

Best regards.... Norm.