I just adopted this kitten and it won't eat at all. I'm starting to get worried. We have him a bath and he has plenty of food but we fear that he may still be scared of us. He hasn't eaten in hours. Any tips?
you gave a kitten a bath? are you trying to kill it?
>>2299612
I-is that bad? It was really warm water
>>2299608
You've only had it for hours? It's not a thing to worry about. Try to bond with it and make it feel comfortable (pet it, let it explore, let it get close to you if he wants to, approach it while crouching down or whatever tl make you seem less intimidating). Once the cat feels safe it will eat. If the problem persists (say, it doesn't eat for two whole days) call a vet
>>2299613
Not inherently bad, but if the cat doesn't like water it's not gonna help your case, it could make it feel more nervous
>>2299608
Put the food away
Wait a couple of hours
Take the food out in the open again and coo at the cat
Put down the food and keep cooing, make sure you have its attention
It might not come
Leave the food
Leave the food where the cat can eat without direct vision to you
Give it peace
Also, tomorrow, you can try with some wet food instead, maybe it's pampered and won't eat cheapo dry food
Is the cat a boy or a girl?