What should I do when I rescue a kitten?
Try containment. The containment process is crucial when introducing a kitten to a new environment. To keep him from becoming even more traumatized, you want to introduce new things (and people, sounds, and other animals) very slowly. When you first rescue the kitten, make sure you have a safe small place to bring him.
When to take a kitten with an eye infection to the vet?
Minor kitten eye infections due to herpes may clear up on their own, without treatment. However, if you’re not sure what may be wrong with your cat, it’s always a good idea to take them to the vet, especially when they have eye problems. When eye problems go untreated, they can potentially lead to vision problems or even blindness.
What should I do if my kitten has fading kitten syndrome?
People who rescue and foster pregnant cats and/or foster kittens should take time to learn to spot the signs of FKS as the offspring of stray and feral cats are particularly prone to this condition. Since FKS is so common, many people involved in feline rescue advocate for spaying rescued pregnant cats.
What’s the best way to catch a stray kitten?
Try watching from a spot where the kitten won’t notice you and be frightened away. Be patient–remember, you want to help the kitten, not unnecessarily remove it from its mother. Mother cats usually search for food in the mid-afternoon, while her kittens are sleeping.
What should I do if my kitten has an upper respiratory infection?
“If he’s eating and drinking and feeling comfortable and breathing, it can probably wait until the next day, but otherwise, an emergency visit is best,” Dr. Johnson says. Upper respiratory infections in cats are very hard to treat, he adds, especially the viral ones since there are no effective anti-viral medications.
People who rescue and foster pregnant cats and/or foster kittens should take time to learn to spot the signs of FKS as the offspring of stray and feral cats are particularly prone to this condition. Since FKS is so common, many people involved in feline rescue advocate for spaying rescued pregnant cats.
What to do if your cat has an eye infection?
Sometimes the saline will sting, and in that case, a prescription eye ointment will be prescribed. If the discharge from your cat’s eyes is no longer clear and becomes yellow, green or thick, talk to your vet as additional treatment will be needed.
Can a cat with an urinary infection go to the vet?
That said, young kittens, cats with health challenges, elderly cats, cats who develop secondary infections or cats who stop eating may die. Most URIs can be treated at home, and often your veterinarian will not ask for your cat to come to the clinic. After all, your cat could then spread it to other cats there.