2006-06-23 14:43:19 · 60 answers · asked by hon 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
If it's potty trained, what sicknesses it has, has it been fixed, all that stuff.
2006-06-23 14:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is fine. But I would recommend you take her/him to the vet for fleas and worms and stuff like that.
What should you worry about?
Your kitten getting sick.
Don't want to alarm you but your kitten can get really sick if you don't contact your local vet. I can't afford a vet so I buy Pet Insurance.
Long time ago, like 4-5 years ago my mom brought home a dog and it was sooo cute. We didn't take it to the vet because we didn't have money to. Then 1 week later the dog started have a big rash on its chest. So we sadly brought to the animal shelter.
If you can afford it, bring it to the vet right away. If you can't afford it, then buy Pet Insurance.
2006-07-07 03:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Starry-Ness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your circumstances, and those of the kitten.
The kitten should be taken to a vet for an initial check-up at least, and beginning shots. And if you have other animals in the house, keep an eye on them. But don't interfere unless things are starting to look dangerous for the little one: There may be some hissing and growling, but that's pretty much normal in establishing the heirarchy.
Other than that, just food, water, and litter.
2006-06-23 14:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything. The kitten may have feline leukemia, fleas, respiratory illness for example. Look for watery eyes, runny nose and lethargy. You may feel drawn to that kitten sitting all by itself when the others are active because it looks shy or sad, but the chances are that means its sick. Keep in mind if you bring a sick kitten home it can infect other cats in short order if you have them. If you don't check for feline leukemia, you could fall in love with an animal that doesn't have long to live. Be very careful!
2006-07-07 06:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time you shouldn't have to worry about anything. But if the kitten was found on the street, their is a possibility of rabies. Take to vet soon,. Get wormed and old enough get shots, including feline leukemia.
2006-07-02 11:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by dotty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should get it to the vet. It could have feline leukemia or FIV. Not to mention worms. Also you will want to have it spayed or neutered because males will start spraying and females will go into heat. I don't know which one is worse. They are both bad. A female cat will have a longer life being spayed because of cancers also. A lot of vets will spay/neuter when they are just over 3 pounds and then they come out of the surgery a lot faster and better also.
2006-06-23 15:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the kitten has no discharges from eyes or nose; if it has no fleas; if it shows a good appetite; if it plays when it needs to and sleeps when it needs to; goes potty where and when it needs to - you haven't anything to worry about. But as soon as recommended by your local vet, get the proper vaccinations - your vet will advice you on which ones your kitty will need (rabies for sure).
2006-07-07 02:55:55 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have other cats in home, it can carry upper respiratory viruses, Feline lekemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, parasites, Feline Infectious peritonitis, and calicivirus. You can test for the Luekemia and FIV with a quick simple blood test at your vets and do a fecal check and dewormer.
For you and any children, parasites are a concern. If your immune system isn't the best, than that's another talk and really you should only bring home cats and puppies older that 6 months.
Hope that helps.
-a dvm
2006-06-23 14:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by rabbitwhisperer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had lots of cats over the years. They are usually pretty resilient creatures. There are cat diseases like Luekemia, Feline Aids, and so forth, but usually they are fine. Cats, do need, despite what most people think, a rabies shot. I would take the kitten for a brief check up, and get advice, but probably all is well.
2006-06-23 14:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by crazymomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitten has been with me one week today, and im not taking him to the vet. I was told that as long as it's just me in my one bedroom apartment then it was fine, and he wouldn't even really need any shots or anything. Now if you have a female cat, I would recommend it because she will eventually go in heat and start crying and all of that.
2006-06-23 14:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by silverblack12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi!
probably the vet will check the kitten briefly;kittens usually see the vet for vaccines around the seven/eight weeks and the a second round around the third month,at the third month they get the rabies one;that one is really important;just take the kitten as soon as you can.
2006-07-06 06:50:11 · answer #11 · answered by jimmy.peralta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋