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My 3-week-old kitten won't eat or nurse and has diarrhea. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why does a 3 weeks old kitten nurses really little, wont eat dry or wet food and has diarrhea? all his brothers already poop normally and eat food

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2020

A kitten who is not nursing as well as his siblings could be sick. Kittens can get infections, parasites or have a congenital issue. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian. Bring in a stool sample for testing. I hope this helps.

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