Why is my kitten sick?
Reasons for a cat being sick include hair balls, eating too much or too quickly, eating new or unusual food, an allergic reaction to food and parasites. Other causes include gastrointestinal conditions, pancreatitis, heat stroke and ingesting poisonous substances.
Is it normal for kittens to not eat or sleep?
Apparently very healthy, playing, sleeping, using the kitty litter box. One is eating the dry kitten chow and drinking water. The other kitten is refusing to eat or drink. However, the one that is refusing to eat the dry cat food or drink the water, will drink milk.
When do kittens stop eating their mother’s milk?
At the age of 7 weeks, your kitten still keep their baby teeth, so you need to pay attention to what they eat, especially because at the age of 7 weeks, most kittens have stopped drinking their mother’s milk, though in some cases, kitten is fully weaned at the age of 8 weeks.
What to do if your 8 week old kitten is not eating?
An 8-week-old kitten could die or become very sick very quickly from not eating. I would recommend bringing your kitten to a veterinarian for an exam as soon as possible. In the meantime, there are a few things you can try.
What happens to a 7 week old kitten?
What Happens Then to Your 7-Week Old Kitten? At the age of 7 weeks, your kitten still keep their baby teeth, so you need to pay attention to what they eat, especially because at the age of 7 weeks, most kittens have stopped drinking their mother’s milk, though in some cases, kitten is fully weaned at the age of 8 weeks.
Apparently very healthy, playing, sleeping, using the kitty litter box. One is eating the dry kitten chow and drinking water. The other kitten is refusing to eat or drink. However, the one that is refusing to eat the dry cat food or drink the water, will drink milk.
An 8-week-old kitten could die or become very sick very quickly from not eating. I would recommend bringing your kitten to a veterinarian for an exam as soon as possible. In the meantime, there are a few things you can try.
Why is my 6 week old kitten so lethargic?
At 6 to 7 weeks the kitten was probably just recently weaned. You may want to extend the bottle feeding period until you are more confident she will be ok. Also, lethargy is not unusual immediately following vaccinations. However, continued lethargy can be quite serious and can result from many diseases.
Why is my kitten not eating his food?
If your kitten has a stuffy nose, it will be harder for them to smell their food, and they may not eat as a result. If this happens, you may need to rely more heavily on wet foods, especially those that have strong aromas. If your kitten won’t eat their usual wet food, try switching the flavor or texture to see if that helps.
