New kitten not eating or using litter box after 24 hrs? When to act?

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Hi, I just got a kitten but it still hasn't ate anything or used its litter tray. He has drank a little kitten milk. Is this him just settling in? How long can I leave it before I have to do something? I've had him for almost 24 hrs. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 3 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congrats on your new baby! Sometimes when animals come to a new house they are scared and need time to adjust. For a kitten, I recommend placing them in one room with the litter box, food and water. When they get used to that room then open the door and let them explore, but leave everything in that room. Then as they get used to their new house get the food, water and litter box where you want it. At 8 weeks old Ash should be eating kitten food. Try dry and canned and see if he has a preference. Sit with him and encourage him to eat. Place him in the litter box a few times. If he still isn't eating or using the box by 48 hours then I would recommend you have him evaluated. Hopefully he just needs a bit more time! Good luck!

New kitten not eating or using litter box after 24 hrs? When to act?

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