My sick, lethargic kitten won't eat after URI. What can I do?

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Kitten was a rescue from a foster who starved the kitten and was fired. The kitten is less than 11 weeks old and is refusing to eat and drink feeding by formula by seringe cat is taking cloramax for a upper respiratory infection and is not improving. The vet that the kitten was taken to said that the cat most likely would not survive that was when it was not even drinking fluid. Kitten started to drink but still refusing food and very lathargic. Any help would be amazing.

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor kitten! I suspect the kitten is very sick and that’s why it is not eating or drinking. Although it may not work, giving subcutaneous fluids every day and force feeding may be needed until the kitten feels better. Feed a diet such as a/d or r/s as they are high calorie. You also have more aggressive options such as hospitalization with intravenous fluids or even a feeding tube placement. Sometimes these kittens need a lot of intense care and time to feel better. Make sure it stays warm and visits the veterinarian as needed. The vet may be able to show you how to give subcutaneous fluids if needed. I hope this is helpful and best of luck.

My sick, lethargic kitten won't eat after URI. What can I do?

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