Is it bad for kittens to eat kitty litter?

Question

My 2 month old kittens keep eating the cat litter. they aren't having any like runny p**p. i was just curious

Answer 1

Yes it is bad for your kittens, they could actually get sick and die. If you notice they have diarrhea and have a clay like  p**p. You need to get them to the vet. If you want a safe liter use a plant base litter. If their ill give them chicken broth until you get them to a vet.

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Actually it is pretty bad. Not because of the catnip itself but the vet told me my cat got roundworms possibly from lickin his paws after just being in the litter box, so eating it right out of the box may be worse. I would call your vet and ask if there is anything to do to stop it. Maybe the cat is still hungry and so he eats that.

Answer 4

well it gives them a harder time digesting there food because the litter doesn't get digested. and then you'll have to go to the vet to get it romoved cuase it clogs up. so no it's not okay  

Answer 5

ummm...yea of course. Its nasty anyways

Answer 6

wel its generally a bad idea to eat small rocks and sand LOL. but a little wont hurt them, just dont let them keep doing it. you might have to change litter to something else like cat litter wood shavings or cat littler thats made of news paper bits. that would help if they wont stop eating it. Good Luck

Answer 7

And that's why we love our pets, for all the cute adorable stupid things they do....

It's not good because kitty litter is absorbant and holds onto all the waste and urine. Also if it's not non-toxic, then that means it probably has some sort of chemical deodorizers and absorbants, and could be bad for thier health. I'd reccomend calling the customer service of the kitty litter company to find out any health risks to watch out for. And if they have any help on teaching your kittens not to eat it. But Cats are hard to teach much to as it is so  

Good luck

Answer 8

yea

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Answer 9

I think its not good for a kittin to eat kitty littter .

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Answer 10

It depends what they are eating. If they are eating there pee or p**p then yeah, because it's hard to the stomach to digest. It will hurt the kitty's insides because kitty litter isn't food so it can't break up. You should ask your Vet about what you should do, so the kitty won't eat it.

Answer 11

Yes there are chemicals in it.  

Answer 12

doesn't seem like it be.

try to train them not too though.

i don't think they should be doing that...

Answer 13

yeah it is. just like its bad for humans to eat chap stick.

Answer 14

What kind of cat litter? Clay or wheat/corn husk?

Studies show that clay cat litter is not healthy for cats. Wheat or corn shouldn't hurt kittens at all.

Answer 15

Yes!!!  

Answer 16

yeah, they will eventually get sick if they eat too much of it-that's what they p**p in!

Answer 17

yea it's bad it's like humans eating toilet paper

Answer 18

you guys better start feeding that cat, lol,,,, Something is wrong here.

Answer 19

lol..ya...but my dogs eats the cat litter sometimes..they don't get sick!

Answer 20

No its not kittens do that a lot so don't worry its not toxic but i wouldn't let her/him eat anyymore

Answer 21

is it bad for anyone to eat cat litter?

Answer 22

its worse if your kittens eat other kittens. Then you have a real problem on your hands

Answer 23

yes cause they could go blind

Answer 24

No is tasty like cheeseburger  

Answer 25

Yeah, it's bad.  That stuff isn't meant to be eaten.  At the very least it's going to lacerate their intestines, so try to train them out of it.

I hope it isn't the clumping kind.

Answer 26

of course its ok for kittens to eat kitty litter!

next y dont u feed diapers to a baby?

or plastic bags to wild animals?

Answer 27

here i did some research!!!!!

There are many reasons why your cat or kitten could be eating kitty litter and all but one has to do with the health of your pet. The most likely reason that your cat might be eating kitty litter is the result of a vitamin or mineral deficiency which the cat tries to compensate with the minerals found in the clay of the kitty litter. This can be a very serious problem that should not be taken lightly.

If you use the clumping type of kitty litter and find your cat eating it you should discard it immediately. You will need to prevent your cat from ingesting this type of kitty litter because it may cause serious digestive problems and blockages.

The only exception to a sign of illness when a feline begins eating kitty litter is in the case of a kitten. A kitten that is eating kitty litter may not necessarily be ill. Kittens are very curious and will eat anything - much like a human infant will. When you have a kitten, you will need to kitten proof your home which includes preventing him or her from eating kitty litter. Although you obviously cannot remove the litter box, be sure to not use clumping litter until your cat has learned not to put kitty litter in his mouth.

As for adult cats and kittens that are not just being kittens, eating kitty litter is a common symptom of anemia. Anemia is a medical condition where there is an insufficient number or volume of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the body. The most visible sign of anemia in a cat or kitten other than eating kitty litter is paleness. You can check to see if your cat is pale by lifting her lips and looking at her gums. Normally the cat’s gums will be a healthy pink color. It’s important to note that some cats have very dark pigment in their gums which is normal. If your cat’s gums are white or bluish when they should otherwise be pink, your cat is exhibiting signs of paleness and should be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Unfortunately anemia in cats is often, but not always, itself a symptom of a more serious illness. Anemia in cats may possibly be the result of underlying diseases such as feline leukemia (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), kidney failure, abscesses and cancer. Without the expertise of a veterinarian you will not be able to determine whether your cat is anemic, suffering from a disease or just has a quirky personality. When cats become ill, they become ill really fast so if your cat has begun eating kitty litter have her checked out by a veterinarian right away.

maybe they still need milk from there mommy and arent getting enough... GOOD LUCK! OR MAYBE THERE JUST BEING KITTENS!

Answer 28

uh duh