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My kitten is sick and won't eat after vet visit. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1.7 lbs

Mr.Barnaby was taken to the vet and was dewormed and given medicene for ear mites.He was throwing up so we went.He still is not eating and is on the small side.What do you re cComend besides going back to the vet (which we are going to do)?

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Answered By Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 25th, 2017

What a cute kitten! Offering a meat flavored baby food may help entice him to eat. Warming his food may also allow him to smell it better which will help his appetite. Offer him small meals several times a day as his stomach is too small to eat a lot at one time at this age. Definitely have him rechecked by your veterinarian if he's not eating by tomorrow. I hope he's feeling better soon.

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