Why is my kitten losing her appetite?

Question

My 4 month old kitten has just started teething and she has loss her appetite for food. All she eats is dry foods even though her favourite is wet and sometimes she doesn't even eat that much dry foods. I'm worried that she's not eating enough food.

I already feed her Science diet.

Answer 1

babies like hard things to chew on while they are teething, so it is with kittens. The hard food is giving her the way to help with the pain of teething. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure shes eating enough, but if you feel she isnt and are realy worried take her to a vet. Good Luck

Answer 2

With kittens and cats it's sometimes to pinpoint because they can sometimes be quite finiky. Have you changed her brand lately? She may not like the new, or tired of the old. She may just not be feeling well. Take her to the vet and have her checked out. What I would do is get her some mothers milk called K N R at the vets until her appetite seems to pick up that way even though she's not eating much solid food, she will continue to get the needed vitamins. When I had to do this I also asked the girl at the vet's office for a couple of needleless syringes to feed through, the nursing kitty bottles just didn't work very well for me also I tried the mothers milk form W-----t dept. store since they have everything and I thought may be cheaper to purchase kittens didn't like as much , lacking some needed things, and the overall savings wasn't much at all. Good Luck! Hope she's feeling better and eating better soon.

Answer 3

Teething Appetite Loss

Answer 4

I have raised many little kittens. Teathing is a common problem for animals as well as human babies. She may not be eating much because her stomach could be upset. Teathing can cause an upset stomach and a slight fever. If her appetite continues to decrease, take her to a vet. Make sure she is drinking water so she doesn't dehydrate. The vet may also give her vitamin supplements to compensate for what she is not eating. Hope all goes well.

Answer 5

As long as she's eating, she's ok. Probably she wants the dry food to help break down the gum over the new teeth. Give her some time. If it continues to be a worry, see the vet.

Answer 6

Basically you have answered your own question. Your kitten is eating less because she is teething, cats eat when they are hungry and if she was not eating enough food you would be able to tell.

She would be losing weight and also be lethargic and less active.

If this problem happens for more that a week or so, take her to the vets.

Good Luck

Answer 7

I don't think it is a big deal that your kitten will only eat dry food...maybe as she is growing older, her taste is also changing? Dry food is just as good as wet, it helps keep teeth clean and produce more "solid" stools. If you really want him to continue to eat wet, maybe try mixing it in with some dry? I wouldn't worry about it UNLESS she completely stops eating. Take her to the vet if that is the case.

Answer 8

She is probaly missing her mothers milk try going to the store and buying some kitten milk and mixing it with the dry food lei it sit for a minute first and if that doesnt work give her her own buffet of foods, and if that doesnt work get some deworming medicine and if that doesnt work take her to the vet

Answer 9

You could possible have her checked for worms.

Also, try using a premium cat food, Hills Science Diet is the best for animals of all kinds. Their cat food helps all around, not only for certain things with the different types they have to sell, but also will maintain a very healthy animal with the right vitamins and minerals/ protein your cat needs, for a longer healthier life.

Answer 10

Aim for a 300- for you to 400-calorie meal.