I was walking with my pet dog when he discovered a stray kitten in the bushes.Surprisingly,instead of being hostile,they actually start playing with each other.And now,the kitten had followed us home.I plan to keep the kitten but i dont know where to start.I am bringing the kitten for vaccinations and sterilising but not sure whether i can get it done at SPCA or i should just visit any vet.
2006-11-07 02:59:32 · 22 answers · asked by winter_hyde13 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Visit an animal shelter and ask them. They may sterilize and vaccinate your cat for free and give you helpful tips. It will definitely be worth it, too, and find out what kind it is. But put up posters saying that you found it, somebody may be sick with worry.
2006-11-07 03:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear, it may also be someone loved pet & someone may be so upset that he's missing. If I were you I'd have a look in the local papers or ring around the local shelters to see if anyone has reported one missing.
However, he does sound adorable & like he's picked both you & your dog to be his new loving family.
I think the first thing that I would do is to pop along to the vet & get some Frontline to treat him with - if he's a stray then he's bound to be covered in fleas - oh, might be a good idea to get some for your dog too. I'd make an appointment as well, to get the kitten checked over & to seek advice about vaccinations ... could he already have had any - if so, is vaccinating twice unsafe? ... the vet would also help you sort out worming, etc & sort out with you the best age to have the kitten neuteured.
I suppose the the SPCA would also do this but, if you have a regular vet that you go to with your dog, to me it makes sense to visit the vet .... unless of course you're concerned about the cost & the SPCA is cheaper?
Good luck.
2006-11-07 11:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the kitten to the same vet you use for the dog. I don't think the spca will help you with a stray kitten. The vet needs to do an exam and test for some feline diseases (FIV and leukemia) and start some basic shots. Then you can plan with the vet when spaying or neutering should be done.
What a lucky little dolly to find such a great home and a wonderul dog for a companion!
2006-11-07 11:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are few things you need to do. First off, is this a really, teeny kitten? If so, it may not be abandoned but rather, it's mama is out hunting for a meal. A kitten should be with its mama for at least 8 weeks. You may want to bring this kitten back to where you found it and see if it leads you to it's mother and siblings. Maybe you can rescue them all to help find homes for them. Second, before you bring this cat into your house, it should probably be de-fleaed. Certainly, you don't want your dog to get any fleas. Other than that, you're doing the right thing by taking it to be vaccinated and sterilized. I would just visit any veterinarian. She's going to need regular checkups going forward anyway, so you might as well establish yourself as a client with a good veterinarian. Good luck.
2006-11-07 11:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Humane Society/SPCA or Animal Birth Control Clinics will do this for you at a much lower cost than a private vet. Whichever service you choose will require the kitty to have vaccinations done at same time. The cost of those will also be much lower at HS/SPCA or ABC Clinics.
You should call around for prices - the smaller the pet, the less it costs either way. Appointments are required wherever you take the kitten.
Good luck with your new furbaby!
2006-11-07 11:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by moekittykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Name the kitten Smurf!
Find a vet you can afford.
Buy it kitten food. Dry and moist.
Get its own food dishes and water dishes.
Cat toys are a must!
Still watch out the two get together at all times. Never know dog will turn on the new friend.
And just be on the lookout for any signs for a missing kitten postings on the streets nearby or the nearest grocery stores. If owner is located try to get money back for the shots and vet visit. If not willing to take to court. You would win, for having taking care of it, more than likely.
2006-11-07 11:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While at the vet....have the cat tested for Feline Leukemia along with the other vaccinations. Post signs in the area you found the cat. Liklihood he didn't travel far. Fleas, ear mites are a concern don't leave until you have these checked out as well. Good luck. You did a GOOD thing.
2006-11-07 11:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by rural diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take the kitten to get a check up at any vet near by. Then make sure that the kitty don't have worms cause the kitten can give your dog worms and then get a cat box and put it away from the dog, dogs will eat cat poop. That can kill a dog. be careful. Then everything should be fine.
2006-11-07 11:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should probably bring it to the animal shelter and tell someone unless your parents say you can keep it then still bring it to a shelter and ask if it belongs to anyone and get some forms to fill out so they will know you have the cat just in case the real owner comes looking ing for it
2006-11-08 17:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Chloe H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do is take the kitten to get it cheeked out [to see if its healthy no wounds dosnt have ravies and stuff like that] and also put up sighns that say lost kitten and if the owner dose not clam the cat any time soon keep it.
2006-11-07 13:19:22 · answer #10 · answered by Shelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets are high. Check your local animal shelters, etc. for cheaper rates on spay/neuter clinics. Also Petsco sponsors Luv My Pet low-cost vaccinations. They usually have flyers with the dates at the counter.
2006-11-07 11:31:16 · answer #11 · answered by rugbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋