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Hello, I'm new to this forum and I have a few immediate problems with one of my new kittens. Our family's cat gave birth to 4 (or 5) kittens, and well now one of them is falling ill. See, he's losing his balance, and has lost his appetite for any solids; he'd only suckle and that's it. He can't stand up or anything and can't move in a straight line.
I assume it's likely something to do with his ears. It's either an ear infection of some sort or an infestation of ear mites. Our little Blob (that's his name, we assume he was the one who came out first, who wasn't even breathing at first and was at such bad shape we thought it was a miscarriage; hours later we think it lived, hence the name) was doing really fine until now, and we're pretty worried we might lose him. He spends his days playing alone in dirty places, and he has big ears. Are these things normal for kittens? Ands should I isolate him?
I'm asking for any advice (when it comes to any form of medication), any help narrowing the diagnosis, or anything to help the kitten out through the experience. I'll see if we can send Blob to a vet ASAP, if he can't fight it off. and yes, I cleaned his ears.
BTW Blob is a 7 week old kitten, likely the first of his litter of 4 (or 5, if that other kitten we thought was dead wasn't actually him), an orange tabby cat with big ears.
Many thanks to anyone who can help
Joey A., Philippines
I assume it's likely something to do with his ears. It's either an ear infection of some sort or an infestation of ear mites. Our little Blob (that's his name, we assume he was the one who came out first, who wasn't even breathing at first and was at such bad shape we thought it was a miscarriage; hours later we think it lived, hence the name) was doing really fine until now, and we're pretty worried we might lose him. He spends his days playing alone in dirty places, and he has big ears. Are these things normal for kittens? Ands should I isolate him?
I'm asking for any advice (when it comes to any form of medication), any help narrowing the diagnosis, or anything to help the kitten out through the experience. I'll see if we can send Blob to a vet ASAP, if he can't fight it off. and yes, I cleaned his ears.
BTW Blob is a 7 week old kitten, likely the first of his litter of 4 (or 5, if that other kitten we thought was dead wasn't actually him), an orange tabby cat with big ears.
Many thanks to anyone who can help
Joey A., Philippines