My little guy is apprx 7-8weeks old, Ive had him since he was apprx 3 weeks old and up until the accident he has always had a healthy appetite. On Saturday he came into contact with a household chemical, our vet suspects bleach which resulted in a trip to the vet and an over night stay....and also really bad chemical burns in his mouth =( He came home today and seems to be very interested in food but anything he attempts to eat he spits out almost as soon as it hits his mouth...Ive tried everything I can think of, canned kitten from our vet and dry kitten is readily available, I also boiled a chicken breast, shredded it and allowed it to cool before offering it to him he tried a couple of bites and wouldnt eat any more, I added a teaspoon of mashed peas, again he tried a couple of bites and wouldnt eat any more, I tried the canned food he is used to and mixed it with the chicken and peas, he seemed very interested in it but only tried it once, he pawed at his mouth gave me the most pitiful look, and walked away from it...Im in tears as I write this and in desperate need of any and all advice....thanks so much everyone!
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Young kitten won't eat due to chemical burn in mouth....any and all advice appreciated!
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.... I am sorry for your babies... Agree with above and making a puree for your baby. Pure meat baby food, Hill's A/D (from the vet), and even canned healthy kitten food mashed up with a little warm water. You will have to syringe feed this baby if he does not eat on his own. I am sorry, as I know that will be hard on you... my thoughts are with you and your little guy. Keep close watch and call the vet right away if you are unsure about anything as he might need fluids if he won't eat or drink. I hope his mouth recovers quickly. Please keep us updated. We care so much and want to give you support. 
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