My new rescue kitten is throwing up and not eating or drinking.

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Hello. I've had my new rescue kitten since Thursday. He threw up yesterday and today. He is barely eating and drinking. He was given adult cat food at the kill shelter he was at, then given kitten chow for the day he spent at the rescue shelter before coming here. I don't know how to help him. I'm feeding him the same food as the rescue place. Please help my Henry. He's only 5 months. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months and 14 days old | 2.9 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Henry is gorgeous! If he is very dull and vomiting a lot you should take him to the vet so he doesn't become very dehydrated. If he still seems quite bright he has likely developed a bit of gastroenteritis with the stress of moving, and all the changes. I would encourage him to drink plenty of water, you can add some tuna juice to it. Don't feed him for 12 hours to let his tummy settle then feed a little bit of kitten food mixed with some rice. Gradually feed him a little more. Make sure he is wormed also. If he isn't picking up within 24 hours take him to the vet.

My new rescue kitten is throwing up and not eating or drinking.

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