she is still a kitten. she was fine yesterday (01/18/07) but today she was in her cage, cause her, her bother spooke, and thier mother molly are kept outside, and when i let the other two out oddball, who is named that becuase she was the only black and white one born, did not come out. so i looked in there and she was kinda siting up, but laying down and when i tried to get her out she hissed at me! and normally she is a very sweet cat. could this be the work of rabies? i am afriad she will die soon, but i would like to know what killed her. anyone know?
2007-01-19 15:34:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Dont think its rabies, all the cats would have symptoms by now, and they dont act like that with rabies. You might have scared her when you reached in, she could be sick with other things, and not feeling well. They dont like to be handled when there sick. I am guessing your pretty young in age, Get your mom to take the kitten to the vet, its going to spread what ever it has to the other cats!
2007-01-19 15:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hissing kitty... I agree with alot of the other answers. Let Oddball come out on his own. Make sure there is food and fresh water in there. Maybe even right out side the door. Try getting some kitty nip that helps my cats when they are upset or stressed. Pay attention to his breathing and his eyes. A common illness in kittens is a respitory infection. Usually there is a lot of eye goo. Make sure no one is shaking his cage or being loud around him. That can upset him to. Good luck and if he is still hissy in a few days and not eating call a vet as soon as possible. Good luck to you and your kitty.
Angelique
2007-01-19 16:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by newangelique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave her alone for now. Keep the cage door open. She may have been stressed out by being in the cage with wo other cats, even though she knows them. Allow her to calm down and come out on her own.
Just becuase she's acting very defensive does not mean she is going to "die soon." She hissed at you becuase she is feeling stressed. Hissing is a cat's way of saying "Buzz off!" Don't take it too hard... just put it down to a learning experience - You shoudn't crowd cats in a really small space like a cat cage - they will be very angry and very stressed. Its like locking three kids in a closet - not a nice experience.
2007-01-19 15:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are completely unpredictable. Look at the Burger & Fries kitty clip on YouTube. He probably was a nice kitty but the video cam scared him into a rage. So someone or thing did the same thing to your kitten. I'd separate her from the rest of the litter unless she needs to suckle Molly.
2007-01-19 15:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by mabster60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All generic cat habit. All 3 of my cats circulate tearing via the homestead each and all of the time. especially after nutrients while they have capability. Cat's are additionally truly sturdy at getting onto and into stuff. we gained't look to maintain my cat Kinshou out of the garbage no count number what we attempt! we've made our cats polite while we are eating by make beneficial they on no account ever get any foodstuff while we devour, and in the event that they're rude they get plopped backpedal on the floor or get slightly bap on the nostril. I actual have taught the cats to get down from someplace once I clap two times. to try this I had to capture them someplace they weren't meant to be, clap two times, then rush in and smack 'em on the kitty bum (not tricky, yet sufficient so as that they get the assumption). (please no animal abuse unsolicited mail bunny huggers). you could desire to try this each and each time you clap for a whilst. Then, at last, they are going to get down once you clap. of direction, they might get up lower back heh. wish this facilitates
2016-10-07 10:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by schugmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably not rabies, but it could be any number of things. Take her to a vet if you can afford it, and keep her away from the other cats who might catch what she has.
2007-01-19 15:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by chillsister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any time you think an animal might possibly have rabies you need to place them in a large cage (with room to move around) and watch them for @ least ten days....and if she doesn't show signs during that time she is fine....or you could take her to the vet and pay to have them observe her....either way be careful rabies is BAD.....odds are though that she is fine.
2007-01-19 15:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take her to the vet. She needs vaccinations. If the other cats are going out, even if she is not, they can carry back diseases to her. Most vets will work out payment arrangements, if necessary. She may also need to be hydrated, so offer her an ice cube or water in a dropper.
2007-01-19 17:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by shasser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kept outside? Read the Humane Societies page on why cats should be kept indoors.
2007-01-20 00:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming she hasn't been vaccinated for rabies yet? Maybe she's just not feeling well (upset stomach or something). I would call the emergency vet asap to see if you should bring her in. I doubt she's going to die; you didn't mention vomiting, diarrhea, or anything like that. But please get your cats vaccinated soon.
2007-01-19 15:41:44 · answer #10 · answered by HobbesMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋