My kitten won't eat and is lethargic. How long can a kitten survive?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 3 months and 24 days old

Good morning doctor my kitten was not eat food or milk but tip few drops of water only and always sleep and it is so tiered and she lost her body weight. How many days kitten can survive without food. Please gave me help I have no money please give some remedies for cure my kitten bplease help

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS 102

Veterinarian

Published on November 17th, 2019

This is a medical emergency, and Blacky has to see a vet now. If a kitten goes longer than 72 hours without eating, they will develop a fatty liver, which is fatal without treatment. Leaving her like this is cruel, and you need to find a way to afford a vet. Borrow money from family and friends. See if your vet accepts payment plans. You cannot treat this at home, please take her into a vet right away.

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