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My 6-week-old kitten only eats raw beef. Is it a complete diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Can I give my kitten raw beef. She's 6 weeks old and not taking any other meal other than beef.

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Raw beef is missing other key vitamins and minerals that kittens need to develop so I do not recommend feeding that alone. I would try canned kitten food and put it on a plate so she can stand in it and eat it. If she goes 24 hours without eating, I would take her to a vet to make sure there are no physical problems causing her not to eat a balanced diet. Good luck and kisses to Reena!

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