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Akeyla wrote:
it seems to have a wet mouth/nose. Is anything running out of its nose? I’ve heard that cat flue can be very vicious. Do you see/feel anything non normal on it, hard tummy, squishy tummy, tensions, etc.
I thought it was bleedint out of the mouth earlier, but it wasnt. There is fluid around its mouth, but it could be residual from the water I tried to give it at the hanger… the hanger water may kill it… nasty stuff. Its meowing…
I’m not a vet or a vet tech, so I really cannot give advice…
The best thing you can do other than take it to a vet ASAP (and I do understand about not being able to afford it- it’s not as if you are denying one of the animals you took in care) it to keep it warm and hydrated. I don’t know how old it is and if it’s still nursing or not- hopefully others have good advice for you.
One thing I should mention is that you need to be SUPER careful about quarantine from your other cat(s). There are several fatal communicable diseases that poor kitten could have that it could pass onto your other cat(s). Don’t let them interact obviously, but also make sure you take your clothing off and throw it right in the washing machine, and you should probably shower before interacting with your other cat(s). Even if the poor kitten doesn’t have a fatal disease such as feline HIV or leukemia, it can still pass on any bug to your other cat(s) and then you’d end up at the vet anyway..
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http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_whattodohmm.. from online:
If your pet is vomiting, is having convulsions or is having trouble breathing, it may have ingested poison. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms appear, the poison has probably absorbed into your pet’s system. In this case, take your pet to the vet immediately. If you discover that your pet has ingested poison just after it has happened, giving your pet a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide will induce vomiting. However, even if you are able to make your pet vomit immediately, some of the poison may have gotten into its system. Contact your veterinarian immediately for additional treatment.it would definitly be to late if it was poison
I would try to make it drink water and keep it warm. If he made it so far, maybe all he needs is time.
My dog had eaten mouse poison once, and the vet told us to give her salt to make her throw up. It worked and she’s fine. But we knew for sure she needed the stomach cleansing. Your little guy might not. 🙁 This is to sad, because he’s so cute. I hate it when animals suffer.
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http://www.sarahjestin.com/feedbacklists.htmI am gonna run to the PX. I think they have kitten formula. I sure hope so.
Nam, my other animals are all vaccinated out the ears. They should be safe, right?
skigod377 wrote:I am gonna run to the PX. I think they have kitten formula. I sure hope so.
Nam, my other animals are all vaccinated out the ears. They should be safe, right?
No. There is no vaccination against feline AIDS. There is a vaccination against feline leukemia, but not all vets give it, and it’s not 100% effective.
Also, less deadly but still a reason to go to the vet are things like upper respiratory problems that can easily be passed from cat to cat. These ‘lesser’ illnesses cannot be vaccinated against and usually won’t kill a cat, but often must be treated with antibiotics, etc.
Be careful! I’d hate to see your other cats get sick. 🙁 Especially if there has been a rash of feline deaths over the past few months… sounds bad.
EDIT: Here’s a little bit of info. Like the article says, most infections occur with saliva interaction (bites, shared bowls, etc) but it never hurts to be too careful. I used to work at a pet store that adopted (not sold) out homeless cats and we were made to keep everything very sterile for risk of transmitting anything to the other cats.
http://www.theblendmagazine.com/Home_Pet_Garden/feline_aids.htmEDIT2: My bad Ski- my advice was based off of a few years ago when there was no vaccine. I guess there is now, it came out this year?? Anyway from the sounds of it most vets only give it if necessary… I don’t know what the standard is in Germany. You should have a record of what vaccines the vet gave your cats right? I’d check it over.
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My art: featherdust.comI don’t know if it would help but I would be willing to donate money so you could take him/her to the vet. I’m sure it won’t be enough but I’m willing.
If my cat catches something, I will take him in. He is older though, and very healthy. I dont see him catching anything, though I am not gonna let them interact or anything. Same thing w/the dogs, though I dont know about cats spreading germs to dogs either. The PX didnt have cat formula, so I will give her milk w/some catfood juice mixed in. That may help. She is not dead.
OMG. I thought this thing was a goner. My mom warmed it up. I put some food under its nose and it wet crazy! I got a new pic with her actually moving!
Can’t say I’m too fond of the name, but I hope the little one pulls through. Do get it to the vet as soon as you can. If it’s suffering from exposure, it could get pneumonia. 🙁
purpledoggy wrote:I don’t know if it would help but I would be willing to donate money so you could take him/her to the vet. I’m sure it won’t be enough but I’m willing.
Good idea! I can help out some, too.
It’s great to see that the kitten is eating. It sure is a pretty little thing and you are wonderful for trying to save it! 😀
Good luck Ski! I send all my best wishes.
I forgot to mention.. pedialyte mixed into the water/milk will help rehydrate the poor kiddo immensely. From what I researched you are better doing this with water than feeding cow’s milk… apparently it can really tear up a kitten’s insides. Can someone confirm?
Edit: Several sources online say never to give kitten milk unless it’s cat or cat replacement milk. This article gives the same info, in the last paragraph:
http://www.professorshouse.com/pets/cats/should-cats-drink-milk.aspx(I’m still learning! I’ve never raised cats… just parrots and fish!)
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My art: featherdust.comlamortefille wrote:purpledoggy wrote:I don’t know if it would help but I would be willing to donate money so you could take him/her to the vet. I’m sure it won’t be enough but I’m willing.
Good idea! I can help out some, too.
It’s great to see that the kitten is eating. It sure is a pretty little thing and you are wonderful for trying to save it! 😀I can pay for regular shots and stuff, but just not emergency care at a German emergency clinic. I appriciate the offers, though. I just cant believe he may make it. 😯 When he spazzed and was stiff and not moving, I thought he was a goner. I thought he died on the way home a couple times. I just cant explain how stiff this thing was. I seriously thought it was dead.
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