Found a kitten, eyes were open, ears stood up, and she is walking, wabbly. She is only drinking approx. 1 tbls. a feeding. She isn't using the bathroom consistently. Like today, no bm. and only twice urinating. She seems to have a little congestion, and sneezing? Guesses on how old she might be? Thanks for taking the time.
2007-06-09 12:57:11 · 6 answers · asked by susan w 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
No. . . but you should take her to see a veterinarian. She could have an infection - that would explain congestion and sneezing.
Where did you find her? Was she in a well-hidden place or wandering around? The mother might be around somewhere, or other kittens could also be needing help.
Either way, keep her in a dark, quiet place. That'll help calm her down, so her body can heal.
Get some baby food that's nice and mushy. Then, get one of those large injection things (plastic, wide). Try to get some food into her mouth. However, don't force too much, as she has a little stomach and might puke it out if she eats too much at one time.
Go see a vet!
Good for you for helping the kitten, and good luck.
2007-06-09 13:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sci Fi Insomniac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's hard to determine age without a weight however with what you're describing I'm going to guess approx. 3-4 weeks. Kittens actually need to be stimulated when they're young to produce a bm and urine. It sounds like she still needs help with the bm. Try soaking a cotton ball or the corner of a washcloth in warm water and stroking from the middle of her belly down between her legs. This simulates what a mother would to but it also sounds like she may have an upper respiratory infection. She needs to see a vet for this. Even if she didn't have this problem still a good idea to have her checked out for any health conditions.
2007-06-09 13:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by gonnella1205 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh if you could give the weight and length it'd be easier to decide. But since we can't see the kitten it's best to take it to either the vet or a humane society to ask their opinion on the age as well what to do in regards to it's sneezing. Tiny kittens are very very fragile with out their mothers milk especially if they're younger than 4 weeks. (They ween between 4-6).
Wish I could help you more, but without an image or idea of the size of the kitten it's pretty hard.
2007-06-09 13:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by Halome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to pet store and get some replacement mothers milk.Do not give her cows milk as many cats are lactose intolerent.Take her to the vet for a checkup. It sounds like she may have a respiritory infection,if so they can give her antibiotics and she will be fine.Hard to guess exact age but from your decription she still needs milk.We've been through this a couple times.She will love the mothers milk.Good luck
2007-06-09 13:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to call the vet and ask someone there for thier opinion. It will only cost you a phone call but you will be getting the best advice.
2007-06-09 18:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sHE NEEDS TO GET TO THE VETS SOUNDS LIKE SHE MAY HAVE UPER RESPITORY INFECTION. THIS CAN KILL A KITEN.
THE KITTEN MAY BE ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS OLD AND IF SO NEEDS KITTEN REPLACEMENT MILK OR GOATS MILK
DO NOT GIVE COW MILK.
SHE SHOULD BE FED EVERY 2 HOURS DAY AND NIGHT.
SHE IS PROBALBY TO YOUNG TO POTTY ON HER OWN AND NEEDS TO BE STIMULATED USING A WET PAPER TOWEL OR CLOTH AND RUB IN CURCULAR MOTION THIS SHOULD BE DONE EVERY FEEDING.
2007-06-09 13:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋