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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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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Published on January 13th, 2018
Poor Toby. He is likely just really scared. You may try to put him in a quiet room by himself with just his food and litter box to see if this helps to calm him and see if he will eat. You can also try to cook him some plain boneless skinless chicken breast to see if he will eat that. If this is all due to the change of environment and stress, his appetite should pick up once you take him back home. If not, I would definitely take him to your vet when you return. If at any point in your vacation, he shows other symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or stops eating completely then I would have a vet near you take a look at him. That vet will be able to see what else might be going on and even start him on an appetite stimulant if needed. I hope this helps!
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Published on September 16th, 2017
I'm sorry to hear Buddy isn't feeling well. Without seeing him it's hard to say what caused the sudden inappetance. I doubt it is related to his recent vet visit. If he isn't vomiting or having diarrhea I would offer some canned kitten food to see if he will eat. If he doesn't eat longer than 24 hours I would take him to the vet for an exam and find out why he isn't eating. I would worry his blood sugar will drop too low if he doesn't eat. Good luck and kisses to Buddy!
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