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My nursing cat isn't eating enough. What food helps her make milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 24 days old

My Cat given birth to 4 kitten one month before, now this days she is not eating enough as she was before months. Stil she is feeding her kitten well but some time she got irritated with them while feeding to them. So my question is what food I need to give to her "Goldiee" so she will produce more milk and give proper nursing to her kitten.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 10th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Goldie. Being so young will place a huge strain on her body. She is trying to support kittens while she herself is still growing. She needs to eat a high quality kitten food. Dry and wet food should be offered. The canned food will provide her with more moisture. This helps to support milk production. Most kittens can start eating solid food between 3-5 weeks of age. I hope this information helps!

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