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My foster kitten is losing weight and won't eat. What food helps her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 0.05 lbs

I have a foster kitten who was up to 260 grams. She’s been losing weight but still eating today I took her to the shelter and the said stop giving her kitten food and water her formula down. Today she hasn’t eaten and is die 10 more grams should I give her food she’ll eat just to put weight back on

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2017

Hello, yes Pippa should be eating as often as she needs to in order to continue to keep weight on. As long as she is eating well, you do not need to water her food down. She should be transitioned off of formula closer to when she is about 1 month old. In the interim, you should continue to offer her formula. Hope this helps and best of luck!!

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