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My new kitten is weak, vomiting, and has diarrhea. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male

Someone sold a kitten (50 days old) without his mom and we can't find the mother. The kitten was with a guy for 2 days, he gave her human milk and dry food. Then another person adopt her for 2 days. He cut the milk but kept the dry food and add purina kitten food. The cat then moved to another home with expert. Then the cat started to be weak. He got diarrhea,vomited few times, stop eating everything even milk replacement. The kitten have a shower twice in 5days before he get sick. What can I do

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 20th, 2019

I recommend taking Stewie to the veterinarian to make sure he is ok. This may be a virus but it can also be intestinal parasites. I would bring a stool sample when taking him to the vet for check for parasites. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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