My kitten is underweight. What should I feed her to gain weight?

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So what should I do if my kitty is under weight ? What should I feed her ? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 24 days old | 6.6 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Noushmc is underweight. There can be multiple causes for lack of weight gain, including intestinal parasites, dietary intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, a vitamin b12 deficiency, or another underlying issue. I would recommend she be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine if there is an underlying medical component that may be contributing to her lack of weight gain, and if not, then she could be started on a more calorically-dense food to help her gain weight (such as a critical care food). At two months old, she should be on a good quality kitten food (either wet or dry). Good luck!

My kitten is underweight. What should I feed her to gain weight?

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