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My new kitten won't eat or drink and hasn't pooped in 24 hours.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 2.64555 lbs

We have just got a new kittin he is 9 weeks old it has been 24hr since we have had him but he is not eating properly or has had a drink of water so over the last 24hr he has had a wee but no poping

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 25th, 2019

Hello. I do not think you have too much to worry about just yet. There is always an adjustment period when a young pet comes into a new home, especially if the kitten was just taken from its mother & siblings. Give Milo a few days to adjust by allowing him to explore & become comfortable. Have him examined as soon as possible by your veterinarian to make sure he is healthy, has no intestinal parasites or external parasites like fleas or ear mites. He is old enough to start his kitten vaccinations, but I do recommend having him check for the feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus at his first visit, too. Hopefully, Milo will do just fine & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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    Published on October 31st, 2017

    Congratulations on your new kitten Milo! Yes, Milo does need to see a vet. Kittens need 3-4 rounds of vaccinations just like puppies and children to avoid diseases. Especially being outside, internal and external parasites are more likely so getting him checked for those and treated.Some intestinal worms can be transmitted to humans so you want to make sure you are not being exposed. I would also recommend a blood test for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency viruses. These are immunosuppressive viruses that may affect long term health and may be spread to other cats. All of this should be addressed in Milo's first visit. Best of luck!

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