How to get kitten to eat when she is not feeling well

misty8723

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My new kitten Darcy had a very high fever, nearly 1.06.  It is going down (1.04), but I need to get her to eat something. The vet is still trying to determine what caused the fever and illness, we are waiting for results from blood tests.  She has eaten a bit last night and earlier today, but then she threw it up.  No I can't get her to even try, wet food, dry food, baby food.  In a bit I'll try tuna.  I love this kitty already even though it's only been 3 weeks, I'm just freaking out.  Any advice will be appreciated.
 

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You can always syringe feed her. Get some Science Diet a/d from the vet.  Water it down with some plain Pedialyte from the baby section and some water.  Put it in a syringe and slowly squirt it between her cheek and teeth. You can also try warming up some food in the microwave, also diluted with some pedialyte or water, and see if that helps. 
 
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