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CatsAbbySeptember 9, 2026

My kitten ate a bunch of bonkers kitten treats and now he is refusing food but accepting…

My kitten ate a bunch of bonkers kitten treats and now he is refusing food but accepting a lot of water he isn’t weak and can still walk around and use the bathroom should I be worried and I don’t have enough money for a vet is there any way I can treat him at home

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PRPaola R.Sep 10VET TECH

Hi! I'm sorry your kitten isn't feeling well. It is a good sign that he's still drinking water, walking around, and using the bathroom normally. Eating a lo of treats at once may have upset his stomach, so for now I would stop the treats and offer small amounts of his regular food. You can also try some wet food or warm it up a little to see if that encourages him to eat. Keep a close eye on him, if he starts vomiting, has diarrhea, becomes weak, seems painful or continues refusing food, I would recommend contacting a vet. Since he's a kitten, I wouldn't let him go too long without eating. I hope your kitten feels better soon!

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LBLauren B.Sep 10VET TECH

Hi Abby! I'm so sorry to hear about your kitten, I'm sure as her owner this situation is very scary but you did the right thing reaching out for help. It's a great sign that he is still drinking, has a normal activity level, and is still going to the bathroom. Puppies and kitten get into things frequently due to their curious nature so don't think your alone here. Since it was a cat product she got into and not anything toxic I would just watch out for excessive vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or any other signs that she is not feeling like herself. If that happens you need to seek veterinary care immediately. For now just keep doing what your doing, offer food and water, and monitor her input and output. If she continues to not eat for days then it may be best to seek veterinary care as well. But for now your doing everything right! Good luck and we are here if you need more help

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SMSara M.Sep 11VET TECH

I understand why this may be concerning. It’s reassuring that he is still active, walking normally, using the bathroom, and drinking water. Sometimes eating a large amount of treats at once can cause mild stomach or intestinal upset. Kittens can occasionally eat more treats than they should, much like a child might eat a lot of cookies before we notice. For now, avoid giving more treats and continue offering him regular food in small amounts more frequently. You can try warming the food slightly to make it more appealing, and make sure he has plenty of clean, fresh water. Please monitor him closely. If he continues to refuse food, especially for the rest of the day, or develops vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, pain, or other signs of illness, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. I hope your kitty gets well soon.

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