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My young kitten isn't eating, drinking, and is always sleeping. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male

i bought a persian kitten which is 52 days old as a gift to my parents...but it is not eating sufficient food..or drinking milk or water..every time it is asleep..what should i do? how can i feed it?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 25th, 2017

Have Candy examined by a veterinarian to diagnose illness. In the meantime, offer a good quality kitten food. You can warm it up or mix in a teaspoon of baby food to stimulate Candy's appetite. Discontinue offering milk as this may cause some gastrointestinal upset. If necessary, you can offer a kitten milk replacer such as KMR. This can be mixed into the food as well.

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