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Anonymous
So we just got this 2 month old kitten (I posted pics 2 days ago, but on a different pc), and she's doing good and all. Only thing is, I can really feel her ribs and her hip bones. She has dry food out all the time, and I do see her eating. Now, is this normal and should I just let her get some girth on her own, or should I do somethin,like try new food, or wet food?
>> Anonymous
Also,her left eye is kinda teary, or more wet than normal (looks like it's tearing up). Is it true that when cats eyes get like this, theyre sick? I have a free vet visit with her, so I'll ask about it there, I'm just curious if /an/ knows anything about it.
>> Anonymous
kitties get chubby on their own, don't worry. omnomnom
>> Anonymous
get a licensed veterinarians opinion dumbass
>> Anonymous
At this young age, kitten dry food should still be moistened. Also, she needs kitten wet food as a suppliment. Go to your supermarket and buy dry food for kittens, kitten milk and soft kitten food. You can moisten the dry food with kitten milk, but once your kitty has eaten, you need to throw it away and replace it with dry kitten food. Also, it would be better (and a little more expensive)if you buy the food and milk formula from a vet. You can ask the nurse for a bit of feeding advice. Good luck! And remember, always keep the food bowls very clean and always have fresh water nearby.
>> Kanrabat
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Remember to wash your kitten every once in a while...
>> Anonymous
A friend's cat had eye herpes that made his eye do that.
>> Anonymous
>>102559
Definitely take her to the vet to check out her eye. You should take her within the first 10 days you have her...you have the free coupon, after all.

Kittens in shelters often get a little sick just because they're stressed, therefore more susceptible, and can't be fully vaccinated until they're big enough. The vet will have something to help clear that little eye problem right up.

As far as weight, just make sure that you free feed her dry food. She should also be getting wet food if she doesn't reliably eat her dry food, or if you feel that she is under-weight. At that age (and when they're still growing so much so quickly) I do recommend feeding the wet (in addition to the dry). They usually eat it really well. (I usually go with 1/2 can AM, other 12 PM)
>> Anonymous
give you kitty the wet meaty food that comes in a can, they love that shit.
>> Anonymous
I've heard you shouldn't switch a kitten's food too often.
>> Anonymous
Cats are naturally leaan creatures. It's normal to be able to feel the bones of a cat through the fur. In fact, if you can't count its ribs by feeling them, it's obese. Then again, if there seems to be no fat on the bones and you can clearly SEE them, then your cat is underweight.

All cats should be fed wet food during their whole lives, so I suggest you compliment any dry foods you use with them. Dry cat foods usually have too much carbohydrates in them, which isn't good for an obligate carnivore like the cat. It's also dehydrating. Dry food is good for their teeth, though, so it's needful.
>> Anonymous
What do they eat in nature? Dead birds and mice are very wet.
>> Anonymous
>>103823
Cats eat rodents, birds and big insects, which are all made of a combination of wet and crunchy bits. Human-made foods usually have either or, so both should be given.
>> Anonymous
Wet food generally gives them the squirts though.
>> Anonymous
>>103876
Could be the carbohydrate content rather than wetness, though. Our tom used to get diarrhea for no apparent reason until we found out that it was connected to eating a wet food with a lot of starch. After that we've been more careful reading the ingredients lists.
>> Anonymous
Does the kitty have a swollen belly? It's possible s/he has roundworm. If your kitty came from a shelter, then it's almost certain s/he may need a worming, which is easy and routine.

On the whole, though, you should ask a vet. It's probably fine. Cats are lean, and should remain lean.