My new 7-week-old kitten won't eat and cries constantly. What to do?

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Hi, I adopted a new 7 week old kitten yesterday and since he got here, he has not eaten at all. I've tried many times and he refuses to eat or drink goats milk. Also, he has been excessively meowing throughout the day and night. He sleeps for about an hour or so at a time then goes back to meowing constantly. I know he is young to be taken away (but he was in a bad household which is why I took him out of the situation) . I know he misses mommy but I don't know how to help. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1lb

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Seven weeks is old enough that Pebbles should be on a solid kitten diet either in kibble form or via wet food. Feeding milk such as goat milk may cause digestive upset and isn't the best for kitten tummies. It may be that your kitten has some stomach upset or is confused by the change in food and is hungry, which is why he is crying. Offering some regular kitten food and seeing if he eats it may help. If Pebbles continues to not want to eat, or appears ill/lethargic, then scheduling a vet visit ASAP to rule out any health problems is best.

My new 7-week-old kitten won't eat and cries constantly. What to do?

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