I just got 2 4month old kittens. when i brought them home they seemed hungry all the time. so i fed them when ever they seemed like they were hungry. but the last two (today is 3) days they seem like they arent very hungry. and i will put food down and they will take only a couple bites and thats it. before they would eat it all. Then this morning i found kitty puke by the bathroom. They dont seem sick they seem hyper and active as always. But i am just worried about them. Does anyone know why they wouldnt be eating very much? are they just full from all the food i fed them before? Are they sick? I am really worried.
2006-10-13 04:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
that's not good! get semi-solid food (not canned food and not hard food) and keep that down. also, DONT be switching their food while they're this young, it can be deadly to the kitten. kitten's digestive system is exactly like a young baby's. they're very choosey, only eating what smells good to them, and they NIBBLE on things. they might not eat that much because their stomachs arent all that big, but don't try to force them to eat. the last thing i have to point out-to control weight issues in the future, start your kittens out with a daily food routine (feed 2X-3X a day, small portions). cats arent the kind of animal that'll eat until they are full. they nibble on things, eat a small bit, go and sleep and wake up and run around till they're hungry again. if your cat is eating too much or not enough, you'll notice a change in behavior.
-megan
2006-10-13 05:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Megan S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her tuna. Her young stomach may not be able to digest it well, especially since she is sick. I don't know how long you should wait though. Did the vet give you any instructions? If she is not eating for another 2 days you should call the vet again. Has she ever eaten kitten food before or was she just recently weaned from her mother's milk? If she has not yet eaten real food then you should get "kitten milk" from the pet store. Otherwise buy dry Kitten food (It has to be Kitten formula so they get all their calories & vitamins), wet it with warm water so it gets a little soggy & then try to give it to her. It's so sweet of you to be her nurse. I hope she gets better soon!!
2016-03-28 07:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kittens may not have been properly weaned. If you have been giving them dry food I would suggest trying kitty formula or wet food. You may also want to take them to the vet because it could be worms or something else serious.
2006-10-13 05:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Jackie*~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are sick. DO NOT mess around with a vomiting kitten, as they could die overnight. It could just be worms, but don't take the chance.
2006-10-13 04:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be worms or something else more serious. Take them to the vet as soon as possible.
2006-10-13 04:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try baby food and instant potatoes and don't forget to call the VET.
2006-10-13 18:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by NBibi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋