Kittens not eating may be caused by hot weather, functional indigestion, parasitic infection, gastritis and other reasons. First of all, if it is caused by hot weather, then not eating is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner does not need to worry too much. If the kitten is not eating normally and is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to determine the cause and take treatment measures.
1. Hot weather
If the weather is relatively hot, it may affect normal appetite and lead to skipping meals. You need to adjust the surrounding environment and adjust the temperature to a suitable range. At the same time, you need to adjust the small Cats like to eat things and generally do not need to be treated with medication.
2. Functional indigestion
It may be caused by long-term overeating, which will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, affect the normal digestion of food, and cause fullness, belching, and Symptoms such as loss of appetite and nausea can also affect normal appetite. You can take drugs to promote digestion under the guidance of a doctor. You can also do abdominal massage, which can speed up food digestion and alleviate the situation of not liking to eat.
3. Parasitic infection
Usually caused by eating food contaminated by bacteria and spoiled, because these foods contain a large number of roundworms and pinworms, which can cause parasitic infection after eating The worms attach to the intestinal tract, causing symptoms such as abnormal defecation and abdominal distension and pain. They can also reduce appetite and lead to an inability to eat. You need to follow the doctor's advice and take deworming medication.
4. Gastritis
If the kitten itself suffers from gastritis, it will cause damage to the gastric mucosa. When eating, it will irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause severe pain in the stomach. , resulting in skipping meals, you need to follow the doctor's advice and take medication to promote digestion and protect the gastric mucosa.
