My cat is nursing kittens and won't eat dry food. What should I do?

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My cat has 3 kittens and I noticed only 1 kitten can nurse at a time but they all nurse one by one I always keep fresh water and she doesn't really like to eat dry food so I gave her chicken what should I do ??? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | 11 months and 10 days old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If all the kittens are growing then likely this method, be in strange, works. I would weigh the kittens daily and record their weights so you know. Sometimes kittens will choose a mammary gland they like the best. You can try to help the other 2 latch on after the first starts nursing. I would try to feed Icy a kitten food, try canned food if she doesn't like dry. Lactating animals have higher energy and nutritional requirements. Chicken alone will not be enough for her. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

My cat is nursing kittens and won't eat dry food. What should I do?

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