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My cat is too skinny and has an upset stomach. What should she eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 7 days old | 3.3 lbs

My cat is skinny even though i serve her meals 3 times a day. Her daily meal is boiled chicken, cow milk and meo cheese treats. What new diet should i introduce? Plus she has an upset stomach most of the times

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 8th, 2017

In a cat her age I suspect she has intestinal parasites. She needs to see a vet to check her stools for microscopic eggs. If that is normal, I recommend feeding her a commercial kitten dry food as that has the proper balance of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that her body needs. I would stop giving the cows milk as cats do not have the enzymes to break down milk like humans do. Good luck and kisses to Rio!

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