I recently adopted two twin eight week old kittens. Within 72 hours of bringing them home, one completely stopped walking, evacuating on his own, meowing, ect. Slowly, he began eating (formula at first and now soft kitten food), using the litter box, meowing, and eventually walking. Two days ago he seemed to slide backwards and is now not eating, using the litterbox, or walking. His heartrate is normal, breathing is normal, urine is clear, and his eyes dialate appropriately to light and dark. I would take him to a vet but I am currently paying off the gigantic bill from my dog's chemo. I would like to know if there is anything I can/should be doing.
2007-01-04 21:52:04 · 4 answers · asked by Jen N 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The cat is sick and you need to take it to the vet. It's unfortunate that you are paying off a large bill from your dogs illness, but it's a responsibility that you accept as a pet owner when you decide to bring home a new animal. If you can not take care of this kitten, then take him and have him euthanized because you are making him suffer just sitting there hoping that he will get better.
2007-01-05 00:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by TmB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is truely horrible!
Though I know you say you have a large bill to pay off, any type of pain endured by anything (whether it be animal or human) is sad.
If I were in your situation, I would leave it for a week or so, then see a vet.
2007-01-04 22:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by bec.k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd go to your vet right away. Don't put it off. The first cat (and pet) I had ever had died because we didn't get it to the vet fast enough.
2007-01-04 23:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kirashumo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
early sings of distemper...other will get it too.
call a humane society for advice.
2007-01-04 21:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by TONY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋