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My new kitten won't eat or drink. What food should I give it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male

Hi, i recently just got a baby black kitten through a family friend. And i had got the wrong foggyod for it which is whiskas jelly form for 1+ years. Would it be a good idea to blend the food for the kitten or not, because its not eating anything or drinking water.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shadow. What a cutie! He will need to eat a kitten formula of dry or canned food. It is normally wise to do a gradual diet change. However, it does not sound like he is eating the formula you have well. In this case, it will be fine to just offer him a kitten version. You can try adding warm water to the food. It may make it more appealing to him. If his appetite stays low, he will need to see a veterinarian to ensure there is not an illness present. I hope this information helps!

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