i just got a kitten yesterday evening and shes 4months old. ive shown her where her litter box is and everything and she has not used her litter box at all but she hasnt ate or drank very much is this normal?
2007-01-30 21:23:04 · 12 answers · asked by sarah_baby_johnson 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, she needs to get used to the new environment. My kitty didn't even want to eat or drink the first 2 days. We had to get him special cat milk to lure him to drink. She will be ok in day or two, don't worry.
2007-01-30 21:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Speck Schnuck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is very normal. My kittens all did the same and it took almost 3 days for one of my kittens to start eating and 2 days until she used the litter box.
Just keep making sure she doesn't want to eat anything and every 2 hours put her in her litter box so she knows where to go.
2007-01-31 05:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she's scared, she's in a new house with new people. Keep the food and litter out, she will find it when she's ready. She is probably eating a bit but not much due to nerves. If it keeps up for over a week, call your vet but I think she's ok. You are her "Mommy", what do you notice about her? That is your best way to tell.
2007-02-04 00:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, keep taking her to it. She will go. Sometimes I will take their paw and show them the scooping motion while in the litter box. Don't forget that she is in a new environment. She needs to get used to being away from "home". It won't take long. Show her alot ot of love.
2007-01-31 05:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by uuummk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's nervous. give her a few days. try some wet food not much because when they are small like that too much wet food can be very rich for their belly's and make them puke. just a half a can. just hold her a bit and let her explore in a few days when she starts to get a bit more adventurous they you can play with her and build your bond.
2007-01-31 10:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to get her bearings. Offer her something like tuna to win her over and call your local vet to get some tips right away. They will give advice over the phone, even if you haven't yet taken her there.
Enjoy your new fuzzy baby !
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2007-01-31 05:29:04 · answer #6 · answered by Maewest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal, as the house and persons are just new for her.
be close to her, as this is the chance to get her love
2007-01-31 05:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by mouradmounir1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. shes probably getting used to her new environment since you only got her yesterday.
once she acclimatizes and gets used to things shell be fine!
dont worry shell eat when shes hungrey enough
2007-01-31 07:08:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess she is not used to the new surroundings. My cat took 2 days to get cracking so I guess you might want to work on getting her to trust you.
But if this persists please get a vet to check if she is not feeling well or have problems with her digestive tract.
2007-01-31 05:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by yuckult 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal. its all new to her. she will soon settle in and start eating drinking and using her litter tray. just give her time.
2007-01-31 06:07:35 · answer #10 · answered by rachel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋