• My 13 week old kitten is suddenly eating less than usual. He is still eating, just not as much. All other behavior seems normal. He is drinking water (in fact he seems to be drinking a lot), playing, running and jumping normally, not mewing or crying, using his litter box normally, no diarrhea or vomiting...everything other than the slow down in eating seems to be normal. Should I be concerned?

    Hi Stephanie,
    I recommend that you take him into see a veterinarian. The eating less along with drinking more is concerning. This can be caused by a few different things including infection, urinary tract issues, or another underlying medical issue. Your vet can talk to you more about the cause of this after they have examined him. They may recommend some lab tests to help diagnose or rule out certain diseases. The treatment that he needs will depend on the underlying cause and severity of his symptoms.

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