So, Sunshine and the kittens went to the vet today for their 2 week check up and for Sunshine's "bald" spot. Here is all of what they told me, and a few questions I have for all of you cat experts.
1. Sunshine was tested for ear mites and ringworm. The results were she definitly has ear mites so they treated her for that, and the ringworm tests will take 7 days.
2. They tested her for FeLV/Fiv and both were negative.
3. She got her 1 year Rabies shot.
4. They think she has fleas. They saw a flea "dropping", so they said she may have fleas. They also said that she cannot be treated because she is nursing.
Here is my question. If she has/had fleas and I can't treat her, aren't they just going to get worse? The doctor said the kittens can wean at 4-5 weeks and then she can go on Frontline. So I know that I've read on here before about natural remedies. Is there any thing that I can do for her now so the problem doesn't get any worse? Also, they said the kittens probably will get them, so I should bathe them once a week in Johnson's Baby shampoo and if Sunshine will let me to bathe her too. All this seems to be ridiculous to me. There must be something that I can do for them now, and not have to wait 5 weeks.
Another question is I talked to them about having her spayed. They said she has to wait 6 weeks till the kittens are weaned. They also said it would be estimated at $350!!!!!!!!!!! I almost had a heartattack. I knew it would cost me something, but that seems to be a completely insane amount!! If that is the case, I'll have to get rid of all the kittens now because my husband will kill me if I spend that kind of money on her. Has anyone else paid this much?
Thanks in advance for the responses!!!!!!!!
1. Sunshine was tested for ear mites and ringworm. The results were she definitly has ear mites so they treated her for that, and the ringworm tests will take 7 days.
2. They tested her for FeLV/Fiv and both were negative.
3. She got her 1 year Rabies shot.
4. They think she has fleas. They saw a flea "dropping", so they said she may have fleas. They also said that she cannot be treated because she is nursing.
Here is my question. If she has/had fleas and I can't treat her, aren't they just going to get worse? The doctor said the kittens can wean at 4-5 weeks and then she can go on Frontline. So I know that I've read on here before about natural remedies. Is there any thing that I can do for her now so the problem doesn't get any worse? Also, they said the kittens probably will get them, so I should bathe them once a week in Johnson's Baby shampoo and if Sunshine will let me to bathe her too. All this seems to be ridiculous to me. There must be something that I can do for them now, and not have to wait 5 weeks.
Another question is I talked to them about having her spayed. They said she has to wait 6 weeks till the kittens are weaned. They also said it would be estimated at $350!!!!!!!!!!! I almost had a heartattack. I knew it would cost me something, but that seems to be a completely insane amount!! If that is the case, I'll have to get rid of all the kittens now because my husband will kill me if I spend that kind of money on her. Has anyone else paid this much?
Thanks in advance for the responses!!!!!!!!