Newborn Kittens

misssweetkitty · Apr 1, 2014

Shlargh said:
They do expect payment right after the exam/operation, but I've never had anything like that said to me before! At any of the three vets I've been to since moving to Saskatchewan. Some people can just be awful; personally I think you should have COMPASSION for animals AND their people if you're going to be a vet. It can be really expensive, and payment plans would be a nice offering for expensive vet visits. They can be really hard to find money for sometimes.

They had a rescue dog at the clinic that belonged to the boss, and she was so funny. The vet said she LOVES kittens, and the dog sat outside the door the whole appointment, until I let her in to see them; gave Abby a big lick on her body and wagged her tail. It was adorable.

Awwwwww! That's so sweet!

misssweetkitty · Apr 1, 2014

I'm so glad that it went well at the vet!

catwoman707 · Apr 1, 2014

Shlargh said:
Vet visit was excellent! And she only charged me for one exam, even though she did four!

I couldn't believe it was under $100.

She stopped Brockie's amoxicillin, as his diarrhea was so awful that his little bum was so sore. Keeping Ollie on the antibiotics for his abscess and possible URI. She said Brockie's chest sounded good and they were both good and hydrated, and that even Ollie's chest sounded good. Just going to monitor for returning symptoms. Now I know what un-constipates kitties.

Abby and Mordecai are excellent, so they are back with mama being fat and happy. She's keeping them in the carrier this time, too, not trying to pack them off somewhere silly.

I think the abscess on Ollie's leg was a lot worse than she thought. The drainage is so awful, but it's better for it to drain than to not. My two sickies ate really well today, though, so it's a good sign!

What good news to hear for a change! I just mean sometimes we hear bad news, sad things, so this is great

Cat bites always infect and cause abcesses, as long as they drain they will heal.

They are also very bad for people too, causing horrible infections.

Ollie is a trooper, he should be just fine once the antibiotics knock out the infection.

Please don't allow mom to be around either of the 2.

shlargh · Apr 1, 2014

She's not allowed near them; they're our babies now.

Photo on 14-04-01 at 10.45 AM.jpg

shlargh
Apr 1, 2014

mum2daisy · Apr 1, 2014

Aww bless them too cute, is mum looking after the other 2 ok? At least Brock has a little sibling to play with and snuggle up to now

misssweetkitty · Apr 1, 2014

Awww, they are adorable.

catwoman707 · Apr 1, 2014

Yes, too cute for words, I adore how tiny and innocent they are

shlargh · Apr 1, 2014

Their Snuggle Kitty also arrived today. Brock has been a lot happier not being all alone.

A friend of mine thought maybe they were twins, Brock and Ollie.

shlargh · Apr 1, 2014

image.jpg

shlargh
Apr 1, 2014

Brock (left) and Ollie with Snuggle Kitty.

misssweetkitty · Apr 1, 2014

I am so glad that they have each other to play and cuddle with. That's great that Snuggle Kitty got there today!

shlargh · Apr 5, 2014

So, I noticed a few days ago that one of Mordecai's eyes is bigger than the other. It's not crusted shut, nor swollen, and there is no abscesses or lumps or punctures as far as I can see.

IMG_3077.jpg

shlargh
Apr 5, 2014

catwoman707 · Apr 5, 2014

I see it, but he does have minor irritation in that eye as you can see by the drainage there.

Very common for babies to have eye bacteria, and it's easily remedied with terramycin eye ointment.

StefanZ · Apr 5, 2014

catwoman707 said:
I see it, but he does have minor irritation in that eye as you can see by the drainage there.

Very common for babies to have eye bacteria, and it's easily remedied with terramycin eye ointment.

Which in practice means for most forumites; a visit to your vet is in order to get this prescription. The rule of thumb being, dont risk anything with eyes, unless you are very experienced and know what you do - like Catwoman707 does.

mum2daisy · Apr 8, 2014

Any update on the kittens?

shlargh · Apr 9, 2014

Yes!

Been super busy working, but they are all doing really well. Ollie's leg is doing fantastic; all the pus drained out and even the big tear under his back leg has closed up. The vet said the scar tissue shouldn't give him any problems, but we'll know for sure as he gets older. No more sneezing/yucky eye discharge in anybody, and mama is still looking after Abigail and Mordecai. We're socializing those two, though. They love to play.

I will post some more photos when we get back from our kitty supplies run!

mum2daisy · Apr 9, 2014

That's fantastic news, this age is great for them playing isn't it :clap:

misssweetkitty · Apr 9, 2014

That's such great news!! I'm so glad that they are getting along well and are healthy.

You take care of them so well!

-Ann

tulosai · Apr 10, 2014

misssweetkitty · Apr 16, 2014

@Shlargh , how has it been going with the kitties?

shlargh · Apr 16, 2014

Very well. Mordecai and Abby are super chubby and running around everywhere. Brock and Ollie had gone for a sleepover at "Grandma's" (my mother-in-law) while we were away, and a friend was keeping eyes on the other seven. Mom is now having 'kitten withdrawal'!