Kitten Ate Cat Litter And is Sick- What Should We Do?

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Q: My friend's kitten ate cat litter. Now it hasn't been eating or drinking and doesn't move around much. What should she do?Q: My friend's kitten ate cat litter. Now it hasn't been eating or drinking and doesn't move around much. What should she do?

A: It sounds like this kitten should be seen by a vet immediately. Kitty litter or anything else that this cat may have ingested could cause an obstruction in the stomach or intestines. This can be diagnosed by your vet and could possibly require surgery. It is also possible that she has something less severe going on but if she is not eating and drinking she must be seen by the vet to prevent dehydration.

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

Filed Under: Development, Health & Home
Tags: eating, kitten, litter, stomach obstruction, surgery, veterinarian

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