I rescued a kitten from the human society yesterday, however,, he was a fostered kitten and did not live in the kennel. He was playful and curious last night but today he is very lethargic and uninterested. He has been nibbling a little food ever so often and drinking. He does purr when you pet him and such b ut he is so different than last night. Now I know there is an adjustment period but this doesn't seem right. Also, he has not pooped since he's been here, coming up on 24 hours now. He even had about 1/4 can of wet kitten food this morning, still nothing. This is my first kitten and I don't know much about them. Is this normal or should I worry? He is 10 weeks old.
2006-09-17 09:55:03 · 11 answers · asked by fedup 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
He is going through depression because his foster parents gave him away. If you can find out what they fed him, how they played with him and perhaps get from them a favorite toy or "blankey" or something, he might associate you with them and settle down. You need to spend a lot of time with him and talk in a soft, loving voice with a faux voice you might use talking with a human baby. Also, contact the Humane Society and they will have had experience and probably say the same. Does he have any toy there? If he is Siamese, they only bond to one person at a time. My little Sophie took well over a year before she stopped panicking. Now, three years later she sleeps on my bed, same place every night. She requires a LOT of reassurance such as telling her she is a "good girl" while she eats or rolls in the dirt, etc. Cats can tell when you get anxious that they are not doing what you want them to do. You accept them as they are. Cats don't change, we do to accomodate them. You didn't adopt him, he adopted you. A quarter can of wet, good food (it's all on sale at major markets) along with good quality dry food availability thru day will get to him. If he purrrrrrrs then he should be okay. Pooping may have something to do with his nervousness of new surroundings. Take to vet if it continues. He has all shots, etc, right? And has been neutered?
Cats and kittens do the most amazing things, my three keep this place hopping and entertained. I talked about Oscar on my blog - the sweetest, kindest, loving guy around. You have to be sincere with a cat. A dog will accept anyone who is nice to him. But both are among the best people on the planet.
Email me if you have further concerns or need advice. Oscar is often available to add his own two cents.
Thank you for rescuing the little cutie.
Note: Just read Girlie Grl above. I'd like to get ahold of her and slap her around and then hand her to Oscar and his friends. What an awful thing to say.
2006-09-17 10:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by ALWAYS GOTTA KNOW 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
most shelters will have a contract with a vet where you can take them for a free check up. Most shelters also check for FIV and FIP and if the shelter you got him from didnt do check that he is clear of those 2 diseases. Cats with them can live a long happy life but should never go outside or have contact with other cats. Check the house to see if hes gotten into something he shouldnt if hes swallowed something there could be a blockage. If hes still eating and drinking and dosnt seam to be in pain he could just be misisng his siblings. Does he know where his litter box is? He might not want to poop in the wrong place. i often give people who adopt kittens a small amount of used litter to put in the nice new litter box that they buy, this helps the baby find it.
2006-09-17 17:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by mips1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He made need a little time to adjust to his new home. I just got a kitten from the Humane Society about two months ago and the first couple of days just needed a little time. Don't worry and he'll be an energetic kitten again in no time.
2006-09-17 17:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Don Patch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He *may* have Feline Panleukopenia (not sure if I spelled that right...). Cats who come from kennels or places like that where they are around cats, tend to get it. Not to upset you, but it is deadly and most of the cats that get it do die, unless you get help immediately. Take the cat to the vet if you can. This is what happened to my cousins cat. He was happy and playful one day, the next day he was sick. She took him to the vet and thats exactly what the vet told her. They put him to sleep (he too was 10 weeks). You will be able to go back within a weeks time, showing your cat died of this disease and get a free cat (even though I know you dont want another cat..)
But, I hope it is not that. It's just a thought and you should have your cat looked at.
2006-09-17 16:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Humane Society and describe your kitten's symptoms. They will tell you whether or not you should bring the kitten in. If the kitten has not pooped in 24 hours, something is not right.
2006-09-17 16:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by cmhenshaw7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste time -- get the kitten to a vet. If there is a blockage or something, he could die if you wait too long. Besides, it's a good idea to have your kitty checked over anyway. That's being a responsible pet owner.
2006-09-17 16:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by Shermayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats are really active at night and not so much in the day so give it time if it continues then take him to the vet but i wouldn't really worry about it and about the pooping thing cats do it at there own pace but if he dosn't go to the bathroom tomarrow then take him in but he probroly is going somewhere in the house that you don't know about thats what my cat did for a while before got it potty trained i hope thyis helps!
2006-09-17 17:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by g.a.p. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No thats not right. thats just weird. Do you have a litterbox??? Have you cheack if hes been going to the bathroom places he shouldnt???? Did you ask if he was house trianed? Eather way take him to a vet if you dont find any!!! and i wouldnt even wast my time looking for it! just get him to a vet! Hope this has helped. Good Luck
2006-09-17 17:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try rubbing your kitten with a warm wet cloth around his bottom. This simulates a cat licking him and stimulates his organs. You also must keep your kitten warm.
2006-09-17 17:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure he is just happy to be safe and sound and not locked up in a cage so just give him time and let him rest and get acquainted to his new surroundings just keep an eye on him, but im sure he is fine...good luck with your new little guy
2006-09-17 17:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋