My rescued kitten is weak, not eating, very inactive. Is it sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Asian | Male
I rescued a small kitten from my college. And idk what is up with it. It's really weak and doesn't eat much. It's very very inactive.
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Published on March 27th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your new kitten. I recommend that you seek veterinary care. The kitten appears quite thin. If he is not eating and drinking properly, this can be a sign of illness. It is worrisome that he is inactive as well. Kittens should be very playful. Infections (respiratory or gastrointestinal intestinal) are common causes of illness in kittens. Once the cause of his problems can be identified, treatment can be started. I hope this information helps!
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Published on February 22nd, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Myce. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian as soon as possible. Young kittens can become easily dehydrated from not eating and drinking properly. Based on his exam findings, his veterinarian can make treatment recommendations. Respiratory tract infections are common as are gastrointestinal diseases. I hope this information helps!
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Published on April 16th, 2017
These kittens need a kitten formula replacer to feed them. If you are giving them cow's milk this will be why one of the kittens is very weak. It is incompatible to their system, and he will not be getting the nutrients he needs to survive. I'm not sure why taking him to a vet is not an option, but he truly needs one. It's extremely serious that he is refusing to eat, barely makes a sound, and can barely move. His symptoms are a medical emergency, and if you want him to have any chance of living, he needs veterinary attention now. There is nothing you can do for him at home. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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Published on May 5th, 2017
Poor kitty. You can try offering him some Kari syrup on his gum or honey. Just a small amount (1ml or so) will do. He may have an underlying congenital disorder that is not allowing him to thrive. It is common for kitties that have debilitating illness when born to not make it past 3 weeks of age. This phenomenon is called Fading kitten syndrome and it is untreatable in most cases. However you can do your best by giving kitty the best chance of survival by continuing to offer milk (kitty replacement formula), keeping him warm, and expressing him to go pee and poop as needed. If he shows any outward signs of infection (elevated rectal temperature or congestion) then a short course of antibiotics will be needed by your local vet. Hopefully kitty gets better soon. Here are some financial resources also if needed. Carecredit.com Redrover.org
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Published on December 8th, 2017
This poor little kitten! You can try getting him some kitten formula from the grocery store (I recommend KMR) and a bottle so you can try to bottle feed him. Unfortunately some newborn kittens are extremely fragile, and they cannot survive long without feeding. If he won't take the bottle, I wouldn't wait until the morning to see a vet, as he may not survive the night. In this case, please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Good luck!
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