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Why is my kitten nursing a blanket? Does she need cat formula?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My new kitten eats dry food but has started nursing a blanket do I need to give her cat formula .

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2018

No, you do not need to give her formula. This is a sign she is missing her mommy and likely was taken too early from her mother and siblings., I would feed a good quality canned kitten food for now, and give her lots of tlc.

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