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My rescued kitten is hungry & not drinking. Best food & water tips?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 11 days old | 3.5 lbs

Well ive just recently rescued a wonderful kitten a few weeks ago an named Lola that is soo sweet an cuddly. I took her to the vet a day after i rescued her and found out she has tape worms from eatting a infected flea and weight 3 lbs an got treat for the tape worms. Its been almost two an a half weeks since we had the visit but I've notice that she's been really hungry and barely drinking any water. Can you plz give and tips on great food choices and drinking tips.?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Lola is adorable! If Lola is producing urine and acting normal I wouldn't be too concerned about her water intake. Some suggestions though are to feed her more of a canned food diet and gradually add water to the canned food to trick her in to taking more water in. Water fountains are a great option for cats who like fresh running water. Be sure that the Vet also dewormed her for round worms as the medications are different. ALL young animals usually have round worms. She should also have started her vaccinations and been tested for feline leukemia and FIV. I would increase her food volume as she does appear skinny. If she doesn't start to gain after being properly dewormed then I would consider a food change. I like he brands Hill's Science diet, Purina proplan, Royal Canine and Iams/Eukanuba. Be sure she is eating kitten formulas until 1 year of age. Good luck!

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