Should I force feed my kitten?

Try not to force your finger into the kitten’s mouth as it will irritate him. Let him lick the food at his own pace and be patient. Try feeding your kitten via syringe. If finger feeding does not work, give syringe feeding a try.

How do I get my kitten to drink milk?

Turn the bottle upside down and allow a drop of formula to come out. Place the bottle nipple in the kitten’s mouth and gently move it back and forth, holding the bottle at a 45-degree angle to keep air from getting into the kitten’s stomach. This movement should encourage the kitten to start eating.

What should I do if my kitten won’t drink milk?

Do not feed plain milk, especially cow’s milk. Get one of the kitten milk formulas, feed that, and gradually start adding a little canned food. A food formulated for kittens is best. A vet visit is a good idea, at any rate. You can rule out more serious problems, or find out and treat them.

What should I do if my 8 week old kitten won’t eat?

If your kitten is eight weeks old or younger, he’s not properly weaned. Do not feed plain milk, especially cow’s milk. Get one of the kitten milk formulas, feed that, and gradually start adding a little canned food. A food formulated for kittens is best. A vet visit is a good idea, at any rate.

Why is my cat not eating anything other than milk?

A cat less than 6 months (roughly the teenage puberty age for humans) is a kitten and if it less than 1.5 months (prefers to have milk), but will like to have some other indulgences from time to time. Do not worry if she is not eating anything else, but you should if she stops eating at all. May be she taking a break. Let her do that.

When should I take my Cat to the vet for eating?

If your cat stops eating and also has these symptoms, take them to the vet immediately: 1 Vomiting 2 Diarrhea 3 Lethargy 4 Difficulty breathing More