Rescued kitten with URI and her belly is now bloating. Could it be related 2 the antibiotics or something new?

Question

I adopted a 10 week old kitten (on a Mon) from our local animal shelter. They gave her the first round of vaccinations and a general dewormer the day we brought her home. She was COVERED in fleas and very thin. After cleaning her up it took a few days before she would eat well. She finally began to play and be a part of the family. Sunday morning she began sneezing, had watery eyes and nose. The animal ER we took her to gave us antibiotic and eye cream to treat an URI (upper respiratory infection) At that time she was eating, drinking, peeing and pooping as normal. Today she's bloated and not pooping. We've been doing steam baths for her several times a day as prescribed but she's still sneezing. I've worried about her not pooping now and her belly is pretty bloated. We called the ER back and they said it shouldn't be the meds and have her in to our vet in the morning.
We lost a cat during neutoring the same day we adopted this new kitten and don't want to lose another. Any advice??

The kitty went #2 tonight. It was a normal void and I saved it to take with us to the vet in the am. She seemed less bloated after.
The shelter here is horrible. It's filthy and the animals are not well cared for. (Huntington, WV--Cabell Co). The first kitty died from a reaction to the anesthesia. (a private vet not the Co shelter performed). They felt horrible about it and agreed it was very rare. We adpoted again from there because the animals left behind broke our hearts. It's a kill shelter so I feel like I'm dooming them.
Luna (the kitty with the URI) is getting the correct amount of meds. She's eating some warmed wet food and some dry food. She's not my first cat but the first one in such dire need of vet care and of course, extra TLC.
Between my 13 year old daughter and myself we are pampering this little creature as much as two people can. Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it. Hopefully, I will have good news from the vet tomorrow to share.

Answer 1

You have gotten good advice from other answerers.

I have a few questions. Is this a county-run animal shelter or a private one? An animal coming from a shelter should never have fleas. That indicates appalling conditions in the shelter. Probably every animal in the place is infested.

Cat URI is very contagious so I can't condemn the place because your kitten developed it after you adopted her. That happens with the best-run places.

And what were the circumstances of another of your cats dying during neutering? That almost never happens. During a spay, occasionally but rarely. But a neuter is not major surgery. The body is not i opened. Did this cat die at the same shelter where you got the kitten?

Something is seriously wrong here.

Take the kitten to your vet tomorrow. Let us know what happens.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I give you credit for adopting and providing proper vet care for an otherwise unwaned kitten.
When they are on antibiotics they can sometime become constipated just as humans can. I would recommend giving her a small bowl of slightly warmed, wet(canned) cat food. Also, you might want to give her some hairball remedy. Though she probably doesn't have a hairball, the oil in the gel can help her system to "get moving" again.

There is also another method to assist her in going #2. After about 20 minutes of giving her the canned food, take a moist paper towel that is slightly warm and stimulate her anus. This may sound gross but this is what the Mother does for them for the first few weeks of their life. Since she is probably backed up, this may assist her in going.

All you need to do is gently hold her on her back and gently but firmly rub her anus. This stimulates the muscles and may help her to go.

It will take about a week or so for her URI to begin to clear up. Be sure she is getting the entire dose of her medication at the prescribed times. You can either mix it with a small amount of wet food, which is easier, or you can use a syringe and force it down her throat, which is kinda difficult and can possibly lead to pnemonia. They can inhale the medication into their lungs because they will be struggling and meowing since this is not something they enjoy.

I hope this helps. I wish you and her the best at her appointment. Do your best to keep her calm and comfortable. The warm shower steam is a wonderful thing to do even though most people don't want to be bothered with it.

I will keep you and your kitty in my prayers.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK IT OUT- Could be a variety of problem, was this little kitten given worm medicine. This can cause the bloating. It could be an obstruction of some type. You are very special people, to take in and rescue these poor animals. My Great-Aunt had 9 cats in her house @ the time of her death. Good Luck & Call the Vet ASAP!

Answer 6

You should ask your vet or ER clinic to refer you to a veterinary gastroenterologist. In New York City, there is the Animal Medical Center which have doctors covering every time of specialty. If this is something that your regular vet can't resolve, it may be time to take him in to see a gastrointestinal specialist to see what is going on and how to treat it.

Answer 7

Sounds like maybe another infection of some sort. Maybe a parasite even? It's best to get her checked out ASAP. If she's not pooping it could mean serious trouble. She's probably in pain. Call and make an appt with your vet.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Take her to the vet. She sounds like she has a blockage.

I'm sorry to hear about your other kitty.