My small kitten was diagnosed with distemper and after my effort from the vet lived. He was sick for quite some time and had a very high fever. I have noticed that he isn't growing very fast and has some motor skill problems and i am wondering if this is due to the disease?
2007-01-20 16:23:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I am so sorry about your kitty. The kitty is very lucky that it is still alive. Your vet should know the answers to your questions, but it sure sound like this is due to the disease.
2007-01-20 16:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illness can cause stunted growth in animals. Chances are that your cat has some sort of brain damage. Watch for that and be careful just in case the disease makes him bite because of the damage. Chances are that will not happen but I can almost guarantee there is some sort of brain damage.
2007-01-21 00:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Trollkepr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very young animals can bounce back to health and overcome many adverse effects of illnesses. Don't lose hope... just give kitty nutritious food, regular exercise, a happy life and get regular vet check ups.
2007-01-21 04:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it sounds like it, medication and the constant fever just like humans that can cause growing dissorders. Lots of love and lots of good food i would like to recommend to this lucky one.
2007-01-21 00:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by Alex P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it might be *snif* ur poor kitten :'(
2007-01-21 03:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by shadow_phoenix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋