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It could be the kitten is getting enough water from his food.
Cats are notoriously bad drinkers, even when they are thirsty. This is because they have evolved to get all their needed moisture from their prey (their ancestors were cats that lived in very dry and arid environments where water was hard to come by). It is a trait that has been passed down over the thousands of years.
There are several things you can do to increase how much water your kitten is intaking. By far the easiest option is to feed a wet food diet. Canned or pouched food has anywhere between 60 to 80% water. Seeing as in the wild a cat's prey is around 70% water, wet food provides a cat with more than enough water each day.
If you feed dry food, it may be ideal to and incorporate at least some wet food into the cat's diet each day, so your kitten gets at least some water.
Another way to increase water intake is to leave a tap on, or purchase a pet water fountain. Many cats are fickle when it comes to water and will only drink fresh moving water. A running tap or fountain keeps water constantly moving and fresh, and both methods are very successful in enticing a cat to drink more water.
If your kitten is male, it is especially vital to make sure he is thoroughly hydrated. Male cats are much more susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTI's) which is often caused by not enough water over a period of time.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoI would take your young kitten to the vet , for a full body inspection
- is there a problem with it teeth? sometime pain can prevent a animal from eating like toothacke.
- Kitten may have a virus, high temperature??
see your vet a.s.a.p xx
usually @ 8 weeks a kitten is ready to leave it mother and be homed x
Just wanted to say that if a kitten isn't eating, it may be suffering some pain in the mouth or be suffering a virus, as who wants to eat when they are ill?? a veterinary nurse also advised me once to take some prescription food home, mix it with warm water and mix it in, to see if the cat can drink instead of eat.
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Why would a mother cat after 5 weeks eat a baby?
Because the kitten is unhealthy. Feel sorry for u that your cat has eaten her kitten :(
How do you determin the age of an abandoned kitten?
Ways to tell the age of a baby kittens. Newborns up to the 10 days have their eyes closed . If a kitten has blue eyes, it is less than 7 weeks old. If the kitten has the umbilical cord attached it is less than 3 days old. Checking a kitten's teeth is a good way to determine how old the kitten is. The centre incisors will erupt from the gums at about 3 weeks, outer incisors about 4 weeks, canines about 4 weeks, upper molars about 8 weeks, lower molars about 5 weeks. Kittens will eat independently at 5 weeks of age. Kittens under 3 weeks aren't toilet trained.
How much do kittens eat in a day?
It really depends on the age of the kitten. If the kitten is eight weeks it should probably eat about three wet meals unless it is fully weaned. At that point about four small meals of dryfood is okay but wet food is much better for health anyway. If the kitten is about six weeks it is at the weaning period and may require five meals of wet food. If the kitten is three weeks then it will probably be drinking about three to five meals of milk a day. if it is one week or younger it will drink about one meal of milk every two hours give or take.
How do you eat a kitten?
Why would you eat a kitten any way? Are you a nutso person kittens are cute and cuddley and that would be evil to eat a kitten.
How long should you wait to separate a kitten from its mother?
It can vary depending on how developed the kitten is, but the best time to separate kittens from their mother is when the kittens are twelve weeks old. Ten weeks at the very earliest. At this age a kitten is be able to walk and run, its eyes are open and is able to eat solid cat food. Some kittens are not fully weaned, or know how to use the litter tray at eight weeks old. However, the most important reason for keeping kittens together until twelve weeks is socialisation. Kittens learn very important socialisation and behaviour skills from eight weeks onwards. During this time kittens will learn how to play and interact with their littermates, mother and any other animals and humans in the house.
Why wont your kitten eat kitten chow?
Maybe they don't want it or there not ready to eat it.
Will a peacock eat a kitten?
yes a large peacock will eat a small kitten or animal.
What animal would kill a kitten but not eat it?
I had Kittens that were killed same way. And it turned out to be Mother cat. If the kittens were either sick or there is a oder she doesnt know. She will eat them as food.
What can a stray kitten eat?
A stray kitten under 7 weeks of age usually still drinks it's mother's milk. If it does not have a mother that you know of you should bring it to your veterinarian and ask. They may put your kitten in with a mother that just had kittens, or suggest you feed it kitten milk from your grocery store. If they are older than 7 weeks you can try wet or dry cat food and a tiny bowl of milk or some water.
Why the cats eat their kitten?
They do not eat kittens.
How long should you wait before separating kitten siblings?
Wait till they can eat hard food well which is about 6 to eight weeksAnswer:Six weeks is far too early to take a kitten away. The best time is when the kittens are ten to twelve weeks old. Eight weeks at the very earliest.Sadly, too many kittens are taken away from their mothers too early, usually around six to eight weeks old (some kittens aren't even weaned properly at that age). They have had no chance to learn what behaviour is good or bad, and behavioral problems will become apparent as the kitten gets older which, often, are difficult to correct.Kittens six to eight weeks old have not learned any important socialisation or behaviour skills yet, which kittens learn from eight weeks onwards. During this time kittens will learn how to play and interact with their littermates, mother and any other animals and humans in the house.They will learn what behaviour is acceptable and what is not from their mother, and will learn how to play and share with their littermates. They will also learn about grooming and litterbox use at this crucial time. Most kittens are well socialised by the time they are twelve weeks old, and are very likely to grow into very gentle and affectionate pets.
Who would win in a fight between a kitten and a Smurf?
My money is on the kitten. The Kitten would eat the smurf, so the kitten wins.
