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My kitten isn't moving or eating. What do I do if mom won't feed it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Kitty not moving but is alive. Vet not an option as parents don’t seem to care and I can’t drive. Don’t know what to do the mother won’t feed it

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2019

Unfortunately all you can do it put a teaspoon on honey on it's gums for now. This kitten does have to see a vet now, or it's likely going to die especially since the mother won't feed it. Tell your parents you spoke to a vet who urge them to take the kitten into a vet immediately.

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