:wavey: Thank you!!! He indeed had/has an ear infection, w/a ton of pain!!! I have drops, and pain meds!!! So far he's pretty dopey a lot, but I think he's feeling better... Vet said bacterial, so possible any new food introduced.. But that was introduced 2 months ago??? Well, I'm going back to...
Thank you!!! You were correct. It was an infection, bacterial... Possibly new food?? But the new food I brought in was done 2 months ago??? I just bought another new food128553!!! I may have to go back to our old stuff... I buy such expensive food, it's hard to think it cud be bad for him... Dr...
I've tried cleaning his ears, w/a product that has Gentian Violet in it. There is crusty stuff outside his ear every day. He's shaking his head a lot. He's Only indoor. W/Leaukimia his immunities are compromised. When he shakes his ears, it seems liquid comes out.
Anyone know what this could...
Well, they LOVE the Verry watered down (w/formula) Iiams kitten food. First week was only 1/2 a can split in 2 bowls, then today was full can... Then I started getting po-poo all over.. Cleaned that up, put newspaper down to save carpet... So they go on papers.. I'm trying to grab them as I see...
Unfortunately, you're feeding your cat food filled w/fillers and fruits & vegies. When was the last time anyone had to fence up their garden from a cat? Some fruits & vegies are actually toxic to cats!.... You want to feed your baby the best stuff for him/her, & there WONT be any health...
I have the stray (a kitten herself), who had 9 kittens on April 6th, w/one dying of cold(?). Well, the kittens are only 24-25 days old, & momma isn't nursing them very much... Their weight gain is only .01-.04 oz's in the past few days. Only 2 of the 8 are at a full lb.
Shud I just be giving...
It shud be, sweetie. Thank-you for doing this & being a Foster... In my area there isn't much for animals, & saving & helping... That's what got me started rescuing (preferably one at a time!! This is my 2nd mother-the other gave birth out in Wild, but brought me 5-9week old kittens to find...
I jus now read everyone's comments... I'm SOO dumb sometimes.. After I saw movement,(& she let me feel for a minute) she had babies w/in days.. Waiting w/you... Praying, too!! Just have lots of 'rag' washcloths handy, in case you need to rub babies or stimulate in any way.. But, when Momma steps...
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Lol... I hear ya.. But, I am feeding the strays in my neighborhood, w/garage door open a crack, & food inside. Yur kitty looks just like Squeeky did when she was inside for a month... Shortly b4 delivery... I suggest you wake-up every nite & check her. Is she really crated? Or is crate...
It does seem to be clearing up. Less kittens w/it... Haven't checked eyes & weighed them today. Fed Momma & cleaned-up after her real early this morning-still dark out. (Had a rough nite, no sleep!!)
I clean out her litter box 2-3 times a day, feed her twice a day (washing all bowls each time)...
YES! Have the ointment. It's only arythamiacin, not the one you mentioned, but it's good enough, right??? I can call my vet tom and pay for it over the phone and have him mail me the other one?? The tube I have is brand new...(?)
Where do you live? Maybe you're close to someone I know, and you can stay w/them temp. Or, if you're in GA. You can stay w/us-me? (It's just my hubby & I in a huge 5 bedroom house). I'm praying hard for you, & would LIVE TO BE A SHOULDER IF YOU NEED IT? Let me know & I'll give you my #? I'm not...
I have some ointment, yes!! It's helping!! (If Mom doesn't kick off)128543... Kittens are all gaining weight wonderfully!!! Not supplementing them!! We're SOO happy!!!
Thx ladies for all your guidance, & help!! I think we are over the 'hump'!!! PTL.
Still working w/eye infections.. Using cotton...
Hey, welcome to the rescue club!! :wavey:I have a Momma who ended up being PG. she kept getting bigger, cudnt tell when she wud give birth? I can say, get a big box, put a heating pad in 1/2 of it, and keep WASHED CLEAN, warm blankets in the box. Our new momma gave birth at night all over the...
3 week old kittens may be able to eat canned (only) food. It's Verry soft. Go get some Iaams kitten food, pate' style.. Good luck! Praying.. If left alone, momma will care for babies...