New kitten ate fine, then suddenly stopped eating and vomited; tests ruled out panleukopenia; fed with boiling water; given two shots and two meds; ate yesterday and this morning, then refused food this afternoon, only nutrient paste
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A kitten eating only nutrient paste may have disease-related appetite loss or pickiness. Given prior vomiting, the stomach may still be unsettled; follow the vet’s medication, as ordinary gastroenteritis usually recovers in 5-7 days.
Offer prescription cans for appetite and probiotics for the gut. If it shows no desire to eat for 2-3 consecutive days, get a nutrient IV at the vet, and watch for worsening or secondary infection – seek care promptly for vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.