Why won't my new kitten go to the toilet?

[Rallentando]

I have just aquired a gorgeous 7 week old kitten with whom I am besotted. She has settled in extremely well, is loving and affectionate, eating and drinking well, toilet trained, in the process of being wormed and everything is fine EXCEPT that since I brought her home home yesterday morning she has not done any business. She goes into the litter box, has a scrat around (trying to eat some of it in the process) but doesn't seem to do anything in it or anywhere else. I am worried as to the consequences. Should I consult a vet right away?

[andy-hughes]

One day is nothing to worry about.

Young of most species - humans included, have growth spurts when they eat a lot, and wee and poo more than average, balanced withslow periods when they eat and drink less, and produce less waste in proportion.

If he is eating and drinking, and seems ok, I wouldn;t worry at all.

[pastafreak]

She is too busy exploring his new world....and I bet that new litter tray smells 'funny' to her. Give her time...but do check for stinkies in odd places.....cats are sneaky little buggers... ;-))

[pastafreak]

oops...*her* new world....

[ummmm]

Also, she is only 7 weeks. They only do tiny bits at a time.

[wolf63]

I know that she is tiny and looks fragile, but in no time at all she will be bossing you around and organising your life for you. I get told when to go to bed and when to get up and informed when it is meal times. They are lovely animals.

[pastafreak]

Unlike 12lb cats that seem to do 12lb poos........

[Jemisa]

Don't worry Ralle, when we were snowed in a couple of weeks back our cat held on for 4 days, and I remember when our other cat was poorly she held on for 6 days.
Cats can control themselves better than humans. She WILL go when she's ready.

jem

[rowanwitch]

if her tummy starts to look a bit round get some warm damp tissue and gently stroke down her tummy towards her tail... this is like the mother cat licking to stimulate the appropriate action.....a tongue is better but don't think you love kitty that much.....