What to do if my kitten won't eat, is sleepy, drinks lots, and is cold?

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My cat had two kittens. A male and a female. One kitten is eating fine but the other is not. He won’t eat and all he seems to want to do is sleep. I tried giving him some dry coffee creamer mixed with warm water and he ate some of that but didn’t perk up any. He has been drinking A LOT of water and he stays cold. What should I do? Any suggestions? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 5 days old | 1lb

Liz DeWandeler, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh, poor Dax! It really sounds like he's not feeling well. For a kitten this young, it is very important to make sure they eat, drink, and stay warm. You can try canned food or moistening dry cat food until it is mushy, a little chicken broth or tuna juice to entice him, or you can even try KMR cat milk replacer as a last resort. Keep him warm. I also recommend that you have your vet look at him to see if there is an infection, parasites, low blood sugar, or other problems.

What to do if my kitten won't eat, is sleepy, drinks lots, and is cold?

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