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Why is my 1-month-old kitten vomiting, not eating, diarrhea?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have kitten of one month and it is sick. Vomitting and desentry. And not having food. Please help me.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor kitten! I worry about vomiting and diarrhea in a kitten so young. Dehydration and low blood sugar are a very likely and life threatening possibility. Causes of vomiting and diarrhea in young kittens are: intestinal parasites, viral (panleukopenia) and bacterial infections and diet. I don't know what you have been feeding but human dairy products are not appropriate food sources for cats and kittens. If kitten formula is still being given that can commonly cause diarrhea and/or constipation. I recommend orphaned or bottle fed kittens to start weaning at 3 weeks. Since this kitten isn't eating and is vomiting and having diarrhea it needs immediate veterinary care. Bring a stool sample to be checked for intestinal parasites. I wish you both the best!

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    Answered By Maria DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 31st, 2018

    I highly recommend taking the kittens to the veterinarian. There are different illnesses that can cause kittens to not eat or drink and have vomiting and even diarrhea. They need supportive care and most likely iv fluids. If they do not eat their glucose can drop low enough to cause seizures and even death. I highly recommend bringing them as soon as possible. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 31st, 2018

    Poor Rainy! Unfortunately we cannot prescribe anything through this platform and a check up would be essential to establish a diagnosis and treat Rainy. Given the young age I would recommend a check up as soon as possible as infective diseases are possible.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 20th, 2019

    It's likely caused by a disease also known as cat distemper, they must be taken back to the vet in order to get the medications by injection, failing to do that will surely end up in them not surviving either.

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