Our new kitten that some one droped off at our house has hurt her front paw. It is very swollen and you can tell it is painful. I have some ibuprofen that the vet gave my dog but she is alot bigger then my kitten. I cant afford to take my kitty to the vet right now I don't have a job so I hope some one out there can help me.
2007-01-12 09:06:12 · 19 answers · asked by tammydmurrhee 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
no, call your vet, if they won't tell you, call another vet.
2007-01-12 09:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Do not do this. If you can't afford the vet then you either need to take it to a vet of the Humane Society and give it up to people who can get it properly treated or you need to call a vet, explain the situation, and see if they will trust you with an installment plan. If the paw is noticably swollen then you are speakign of substantial damage, probably from a broken foot. Pain medication WILL NOT help the infection which will almost surely develop and cause your kitten a very painful death. It needs treatment now and if you can't give it to him, find someone who can and stop making the poor animal suffer.
2007-01-12 09:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet and ask whether it's safe for your kitten to take ibupropfen, and what the dose should be.
The kitten might have something in her paw, so try and see if you can find any wounds, thorns, etc. Wash the area lightly with soap and water, and rinse it throughly so that she won't be licking soap when she tries to dry it.
Is there anyone who can lend you money to get her checked at the vets ? If it's that painful, there must be an underlying problem that might only get worse - in spite of pain relief. If you had a piece of glass in your foot, just taking a pain reliever wouldn't make much difference to you, would it ?
I hope she ( and you ) feels better soon !
2007-01-12 09:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tammy, ibuprofen (Motrin) can be fatal to a cat if you overdose.
http://www.petplace.com/cats/ibuprofen-toxicity-in-cats/page1.aspx
I wouldn't try it. It sounds like you may need antibiotics.
I'll look around and see if I can find some first aid info for you and update this post.
Cave
Just thought of this! What about old fashioned Witch Hazel?
Get the kind without alcohol. You can dilute it a bit & make a compress with a cotton cloth to soothe the wound, help disinfect, relieve pain and draw out infection. It's natural and cheap.
Here's link for emergency first aid and some homeopathic remedies. Looks like they recommend calendula (marigold) for this type of injury. You might be able to find some fairly cheap at a heath food or natural herb store. It also tells you how to clean the wound and check pulse and temperature.
http://www.cheyannewest.com/catfirst.html
Folks, if she calls a vet (which I DO recommend. They might help you over the phone), and they can't help and she can't afford to take the kitten in, she needs some help. Stop slamming her and offer something positive.
2007-01-12 09:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by caveman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never give a pet any medication that has not been approved by the vet. You could use an ice pack to help the kitten's paw.
2007-01-12 09:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! You're kitten is too young for any kind of meds (unless perscribed by a vet) Please do not give your kitten any kind of pain killer. You could cause the kitten to go into seizures and possibly die. I use to work for a vet and saw this happen. The cat did die. If you can't afford to take your kitten to a vet at least try to talk to one over the phone to ask for advice.
2007-01-12 09:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by notjustthreads 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Tammy...administering any type of human medications to pet cats, especially kittens can be lethal. Cats metabolize medications much differently than humans and dogs. So what may be alright for a dog can be downright deadly for a cat as well.
Human medications that are administered are based on age, weight and overall health conditions and without a veterinary evaluation these should NEVER be administered or it can be deadly.
More on the dangers of human medicines for cats: http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ope/enotes/showarticle.cfm?id=133
Consider witch hazel which sometimes has been known to help with minor injuries. However, if this the swelling is more serious consider ringing a local shelter to see if they know someone who can provide low fee medical assistance in your region.
2007-01-12 10:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! Tylenol and motrin can be deadly for dogs and cats. The only pain reliever/ fever reducer that you can use is aspirin, but you still need to call the vet to find the proper dosage, so you don't overdose her! WHY your vet would give your dog ibuprofen is beyond me, as it can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats.
At least call a vet!
2007-01-12 09:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't give human medications to pets.. especially to a very young kitten.
And the ibuprofen for the dog is no good as well, since it wasn't specifically subscribed to the kitten.
2007-01-12 09:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by Contemplate Silence 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely talk to a vet - you don't want to risk causing further harm to the kitten!
If they won't answer your question without an appointment, try a local animal shelter. They may have someone who can help.
2007-01-12 09:11:05 · answer #10 · answered by eve6grl02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a vet. Unless whoever is telling you is a vet (I wouldn't trust anyone on here) I wouldn't do it. You might kill your poor kitty. If you call around to animal hospitals you might be able to find one that will just tell you over the phone.
Can't you ice it?
2007-01-12 09:09:54 · answer #11 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋