My kitten won't eat or drink after vet visit. What should I do?

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My 9-week-old kitten went for her first vet appointment with me yesterday. She got a deworming treatment, a vaccine, and her nails cut. Since that point, she has bee acting grumpy, and she has not been eating or drinking water. It's been a bit less than 24 hours since the appointment, and I am starting to worry. Should I be taking her in for an emergency vet visit, or should I wait until tomorrow to see if she starts drinking? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I am concerning that Luna isn't eating or drinking, and while you can see a decrease in appetite and activity after vaccines, it isn't normal to stop both eating and drinking completely. First I would try to tempt her to eat with some boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in some low sodium gently warmed chicken broth or tuna in spring water. You can also offer her small amounts of Pedialyte. If she refuses to eat or drink those things, then yes I would take her into an emergency vet right away.

My kitten won't eat or drink after vet visit. What should I do?

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