Why isn't my kitten eating solid food after weaning, should I worry?

Yes, that is probably a good plan. She is too young to go very long without eating. They can get easily hypoglycemic. She really should have stayed with her mom until 8 weeks of age. I know it is just 10-11 days more but that makes a big difference in a neonate. I would suggest trying this food: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/royal-canin-feline-health-nutrition-baby-cat-loaf-wet-cat-food ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I'm not quite sure what the problem is, but it sounds like some of them are starting to eat solid food and others are not. They are definitely old enough to be eating solid food, but it may take some longer than others. Below is a link to an article that has good information on how to best feed a small kitten. https://www.purina.com.au/kittens/feeding/weaning I hope that helps and all is well with the kittens.

Just like humans, there are many reasons Lana may not be interested in food and it is impossible to know without a physical exam. It's possible there are still kittens inside the uterus. Uterine infections are also possible. Unfortunately, both of these can be fatal without treatment. It's also possible this is something like a less severe infection but one cannot know without an exam. Have her examined today and bring the other kittens with her. If she is not feeding the kittens, you will need to take over. Here is a link about normal feeding: https://www.petcoach.co/article/care-feeding-of-queens-kittens/ Here is a link about assisted feeding: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ Additionally, have Lana spayed when the kittens are 12 weeks old. Spaying pets has significant health benefits, helps to control the problem of pet over population and Lana may have up to 30 kittens in a year. That's a lot of cats to care for. Please feel free to post and additional questions. Best of luck.

Hello, and thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Kitten food is actually more nutritious than KMR - KMR is really for those tiny kittens who are so little they're not yet ready to try solids on their own. So, if your kitten is willing to eat canned kitten food well, I would work on weaning her off the KMR. However, if she's refusing to eat anything for more than 1 meal in a row, then I would take her right in to your vet. Little kittens like Baby can get dehydrated and sick very quickly, so prompt medical care is important if she's not feeling well. Hope this helps!

Kittens can sleep a lot, but if she is very listless I would be worried that she is ill and should be seen by a veterinarian right away. Starvation and dehydration can very quickly cause a kitten to go downhill which could be why she is so lethargic and requires medical care. She may also be younger than you suspect and still need additional care. Your vet can also help determine her age, and you can use this guide if she is young for rearing orphaned kittens: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/

If the kitten is only 15 days old it should be on a completely liquid diet of formula (KMR or another kitten replacer) as it is way too young to be eating any solid food. Once the kitten is about a month old you can start to introduce solid foods such as wet kitten food mixed with a slurry of the formula and then start weaning to more solid foods from there. The kitten likely also doesn't know how to properly use the bathroom yet, so using a warm washcloth on its bottom can help stimulate it to go much like a mother cat would do. Once it is a bit older you can start bringing it to a litter box as well. Check out this article on orphaned kitten care that may help you more: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/

It's hard to say if this is medical or behavioral. Some pets are not very food motivated. Definitely watch her weight gain, most kittens will gain about 1 pound per month. Monitor her for any signs of illness such as diarrhea or vomiting. If you have not tried it yet, try to Royal Canin baby cat food. Most kittens seem to like it. When in doubt, have her checked out by a veterinarian. I hope this helps!