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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
Eating only nutrient paste may be disease-related appetite loss or pickiness; the prior vomiting suggests unsettled stomach, usually recovering in 5-7 days. Offer prescription cans and probiotics; if no eating for 2-3 days, get nutrient IV.
How should I hold a kitten?
Kittens are timid, so hold them gently against your chest like a baby and settle them comfortably. For an adult cat, support the hindquarters with one hand and the chest or front legs with the other, or let it rest on your shoulder so its belly is hidden and it can leave if uncomfortable.
How does a tabby kitten catch mice?
A kitten's keen hearing and smell let it spot mice quickly, then it sneaks close and pounces to kill with claws and teeth. Many house cats no longer hunt because they are fed too well. To keep the skill, don't overfeed.
Why won’t my kitten eat?
Causes include pickiness, new-environment stress, or illness. Mix treats with food, give time to adjust, or see a vet for symptoms like drooling or fever.
Kitten Milk-Paste Food vs. Kitten Kibble: What’s the Difference?
Milk-paste (milk cake) food suits kittens in the 1–4 month weaning window — tiny, soft, easy to mash, and gentle on undeveloped teeth and tummies. Kitten kibble (1–8 months) has larger, firmer pieces that exercise the jaws. Both are far richer than adult food; pick based on your kitten's age and your feeding routine.
My office stray cat had 3 kittens (~2 months, weaned). I moved one to another room briefly; when returned the mother and the other two now reject it — why?
Two reasons: the kitten picked up unfamiliar human smells (mother may reject or, rarely, harm it), or the mother is culling the weak one to save milk. Rub the mother's secretions (milk) on the kitten, avoid bare-hand contact, and bottle-feed it goat-milk formula if she won't.
Bringing Home a Stray Kitten? A Complete New-Owner Checklist
A found kitten needs a vet check and a 1–2 week quarantine before meeting resident pets, then a schedule of deworming, FVRCP + rabies vaccines, and neutering. Set up a quiet space with hideaways, feed by age (formula → softened kibble → kitten food), and start litter and socialization training early. Patience beats force at every step.
How much is a Chinese rural cat kitten?
A Chinese rural cat kitten usually costs only 20 to 50 yuan; better-looking ones or those mixed with other breeds may be about 100 yuan. As native cats bred in large numbers, they are cheap, but they are hardy, rarely sick, and not picky, so very easy to keep. Most are not very tame and dislike cuddling, so many homes keep them mainly to catch mice.
Can a newborn kitten be in the sun?
No. Newborn skin is fragile and fur not grown, so easy to sunburn and hurt fur growth. Kittens open eyes at 7-10 days and eyes are sensitive then — keep them in dim light. Also, a new mother is wary; moving kittens makes them pick up other scents, raising her guard and possibly causing her to abandon them.
What to Do If a Kitten Won’t Eat Cat Food?
A kitten refusing kibble may be due to low-quality food, stale kibble, or pickiness. Choose higher-quality food, keep it fresh, and let a picky eater skip a meal or two. If appetite loss is accompanied by other symptoms, see a vet promptly.