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My cat just gave birth, is thin, picky, not eating, and no milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 25 days old | 5.5 lbs

My cat gave birth a week ago. After giving birth, she became picky on food and thinner than the usual. I usually give her homemade food and dry cat food. She doesn't eat well like she used to, even if I give her fish or the dry food. She just eats she has no other choice. And I tried to squeeze a nipple but no milk came out unlike before. Is it because of her lack of appetite? What should I do?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2018

She may not be feeling well or have an infection. You should take Minggay and her kittens to your veterinarian for an exam. You should also feed her with kitten food now as she will need the extra nutrition. Try some canned kitten food.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 4th, 2017

    She is likely nutrient depleted and calcium depleted from nursing the kittens. First off you should have her eating kitten food only. She should have been on kitten food from her 2nd trimester up until the kittens are fully weaned (no longer nursing). Kitten food is high calorie and helps supply her with the extra energy that she needs. Then I would recommend giving her a vitamin supplement from your local pet store. Pet formulated Calcium supplements should also be available to give her, either online or through your local pet store. Here are some that we use often in the clinic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00063KI80/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491303428&sr=8-1&keywords=pet+calcium+supplement If she still isn't doing well after making the diet change and giving supplements, then is best to have her examined by your veterinarian to have her tested for underlying illnesses that would require special treatment. I hope she feels better soon!

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