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My 3-month-old kitten won't eat his food, but seems fine. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 28 days old | 4.4 lbs

my 3month old kitten is refusing to eat anything except for a piece of boiled fish in the morning. He was playing actively till the afternoon. i tried giving him wet food and dry food but he refused both. He was licking his lips but didnt try to eat it. no vomiting or diarrhea.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 19th, 2019

It could be that Snowball is having some minor tummy upset. Picking up his food and offering a little boiled chicken that is easy on the stomach may help. You can then offer his food again later. If he continues to refuse to eat for more than a day, or starts to show signs of illness such as vomiting or diarrhea, seeking veterinary care in person is best.

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