How can I make my badly injured kitten eat ?

maoana

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Hi everyone. So last Tueasday, my orphaned kitten just arrived at my house. She was a very healthy and happy kitten. Bad things happened, my house cat attacked the kitten badly. Things happened too fast. Right after the incident, I found my kitten in bad condition. She can't stand straight, can't open it left eye properly and there were also bleeding in her left ear. And she seems to be in deep trauma. It breaks my heart to see the kitten in such condition. What should I do ? She don't want to eat. Its been three days already. Every now and then I just drip bits of water into its mouth. Can anyone tell me what really happens to my little kitty and what should I do to get her to eat and be back to normal ? Thank you.
 

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She is badly hurt and needs to see a vet. if you can't ,you need to tempt her with tuna, lunch meat, hot dogs, anything she might eat.  If you have access to Gerber baby food, the meats, that is usually accepted.Get some kitten milk replacement or goat's ,milk to dribble into her mouth too, it may help. A small amount of honey rubbed onto her gums would give her energy, but you have got to keep her very warm, and get her to eat and drink. It doesn't sound too good, she needs help by a vet or nourishment ASAP. I'll pray for you both. please keep us posted.  
 

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Your kitten needs to go to the vet ASAP.  If you can't get an appointment today, take her to the emergency vet.   You really can not wait on this if you want to save her.

You should try feeding her by hand right away and if that doesn't work, syringe feed her.  You must get some food into her immediately.  If you don't have a syringe, rub some honey on her gums to at least get some energy in her.  Cats develop hepatic lipidosis, also known as fatty liver disease,  within days of not eating.  Hepatic lipidosis can be fatal if not caught and treated quickly.   You might invest in some Nutri-cal which is a high energy paste that you can rub on cat's gums - this is even better than the honey or sugar water.  
 

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She needs to go to a vet ASAP.  Are you working with a rescue organization?  Will they pay for her vet costs?  You'll need to keep her completely separated from the other cats. 
 

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I don't mean to sound harsh, but based on your post your cat is going to die if you don't get her to a vet.  If you want to save her you will find a way to get her to the vet.  I'm pulling for you and your kitten.
 
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