kitten not eating

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I have two kittens aged 10 weeks, one is eating ok but the female kitten won't eat cat food at all. She would only eat Tuna but refuses that now, she has had a smaal bit of cooked chicken. Any help on how and what to feed her please.
 

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Have you taken her to see a vet? 10 weeks seems pretty young for a cat to be getting "picky". I would have her checked out to make sure something else isn't going on. Good luck!
 

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I second the vet , I realize it is a holiday weekend but at least call the er clinic nearest to you and talk to them..

I use bonito flakes with my 17 yr old to get her to eat , Thanks Pat
 

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Originally Posted by sharky

I second the vet , I realize it is a holiday weekend but at least call the er clinic nearest to you and talk to them..

I use bonito flakes with my 17 yr old to get her to eat , Thanks Pat
Ah...glad that trick is working!
 

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Originally Posted by kindbee

I have two kittens aged 10 weeks, one is eating ok but the female kitten won't eat cat food at all. She would only eat Tuna but refuses that now, she has had a smaal bit of cooked chicken. Any help on how and what to feed her please.
You need her to get eating fast...do you think it is a texture thing? You can try pureeing the canned cat food in a blender to see if she'll do better with it that way. What food are you currently feeding them? Dry food only, wet food only or both? How long have you had them - anything else going on (i.e. have they been wormed and had first shots yet?) Is she drinking water well? I'd be worried not only over the lack of eating, but re her getting dehyrated if she's not drinking well.

Do you know what they were being fed before you got them?
I honestly would get this kitten to a vet, to see if there is any infection going on and/or fever, that is taking away it's appetite.
 
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