How can I get my 9 week old kitten to eat?

How can I get my 9 week old kitten to eat?

If your kitty still seems reluctant, try warming their food for a few seconds in the microwave – heat will release the scent of the food and entice your kitty to eat up! Always make sure that the food isn’t too hot before serving it to your kitty – don’t make the food piping hot, just warm!

Why is my kitten not eating any food?

If your kitten isn’t eating solid food, it might simply be that he hasn’t been fully weaned yet or it could be a problem with the food itself. Try different flavors of wet food or soak some kibble in chicken broth to soften it while also adding flavor.

What should I Feed my 8 week old kitten?

Your 8-week-old may begin eating dry or canned kitten food, but he has a tiny tummy, so he prefers small, frequent meals. Your veterinarian can recommend the best kitten food for your furry friend.

Is it normal for a kitten to lose its appetite?

Loss of appetite Kittens can be picky eaters, but they should still be eaters. If you notice your kitten is not eating anything you put out for them, this could be a sign of something wrong.

How old is a 10 week old kitten?

At 10 weeks old, the kittens are grown up and fully mobile! They are ready to go to their new homes—as long as they’ve been spayed or neutered and socialized. If you’ve raised the kittens from newborn to this point, congratulations! You’ve done the hard work that will allow them to thrive as healthy and happy cats.

What to do if your kitten won’t eat or drink?

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.

Are there kittens that are not eating or sleeping?

I rescued two 8 week old kittens-both brothers. 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.

Your 8-week-old may begin eating dry or canned kitten food, but he has a tiny tummy, so he prefers small, frequent meals. Your veterinarian can recommend the best kitten food for your furry friend.

When do kittens start to eat solid food?

By the ninth week, your kittens will finish the transition to solid food and should be fed quality kitten food. How much and how often they eat will depend on whether you feed them canned or dry food.