Kitten has consistent diarrhea

[u/axolicious]

I found a kitten last weekend with my fiance. Took her to the vet to get an age check + make sure she was okay, she was estimated 4-5 weeks old and they suggested formula or wet food. We tried both, for the first couple days she wouldn't eat anything so I bought a high calorie gel to ease my nerves wnd to make sure she had at least something. We were good, and she finally started eating consistently 1-2 days ago. Now, she has diarrhea every other time she uses the potty. On top of this, days 3-6 she threw up about 4x. Some of it was from her belly being too empty (the gel stopped that and I know because it was clear foam) but on about day 5 or 6 she threw up actual food, and a lot.

Im starting to get worried and am considering taking her to the vet but my fiance is not as worried as I am about it so maybe im overreacting and itll work out?? Ive never had a kitten but ive had multiple adult cats and have one currently about 9yo.

Currently, we are feeding her special kitty kitten food (vet suggested and all she would go out of her way to eat) and Purina kitten chow (my neighbor lent it to me as she also has kittens). She also LOVES to chug water from the adult kitties water fountain but google says thats okay for her age.

Is there any way I can stop the diarrhea?? Shes playing and running and acting completely normal so I dont think shes in pain/uncomfortable. Do I have to take her to the vet right away. Please help!!

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[u/Pleasant_Swim_7540]

Definitely take her to the vet. Dehydration is a serious concern.