I found a kitten and am trying to save it. I do not have the money for a vet bill. The kitten has no appetite and is sneezing and wheezing. Snores when sleeping.
2007-01-23 10:48:13 · 6 answers · asked by JoAnn K 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Take him to a vet, I rescued a little cat recently and took him to the vet to have him checked up, she said he had an upper respiratory tract infection, sounds like that! hope your kitty is fine! good luck!
2007-01-23 11:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats that have been outdoors often have upper respitory infections. They are pretty common and easy to treat with antibiotics. But always finish all of the medicine!
Find a vet that will let you get a "free" or cheap "wellness" or new pet exam. Ask if they will let you make payments if it costs too much for you.
But cats (all pets) will cost money. You'll have to decide if you want to keep it. Maybe once it's healthy you can put it up for adoption. Shelters won't keep cats for too long. Ask a rescue group if they will take it, or if you can bring this one (once it's healthy) and sit with it in a cage along with the rescue volunteers. Many pet stores have rescue group adoptions on the weekends. Like Pet Smart, or PetCo.
IF you do keep it, get pet insurance. You can find them online or through vet's offices and/or Petco etc... Find out if they cover enough to be worth it. But for accidents etc.. it is a great thing. Can be anywhere from $30 - 75 a month. But it's something to consider.
2007-01-23 12:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could research a generic antibiotic over the counter medicine that the vets use. It would save you some bucks. A nasal decongestant would help the snoring.
2007-01-27 10:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Sammie♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a vet that would be willing to simply sell you some antibiotic. It shouldn't cost more than about $6-8 for some liquid antibiotic. Country vets will likely be more willing to do this than city vets, btw.
Namaste
2007-01-23 11:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by cudala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to sound like a broken record, but the kitten needs professional care. If you can't afford to take it to a vet take it to the animal shelter in your city or the ASPCA, and sign it over. The ASPCA in particular will do their best to try to save the kitten.
2007-01-23 11:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep it warm and make it drink water, or milk...
2007-01-23 10:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by Alex Ortiz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋