the past week. Any home remedies or suggestions would be helpful. I love them dearly but I cannot afford to take them to the vet for another week or so. thank you. Less important - how old are male kittens when they begin to spay?
2007-08-29 14:11:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Watch them very carefully- you may need to take them to the vet even though you can't afford it. Some vets will take post dated checks and almost all take credit cards.
Dehydration is very dangerous in kittens. I'm a little concerned that two of the litter have diahrrea. It could be their food, it could be something they ate that they shouldn't have and it could be an infection of some sort- for starters.
I would fast them for several hours, making sure they have plenty of water. If you have the mama cat and she is still nursing, let them nurse as much as they want. Don't give them ANY milk products that don't come out of a mama cat, ever. (Cow's milk is not good for cats, despite the fact that many people think they should have it.)
After 6, offer them rice cooked in chicken broth.
I once had a kitten with chronic diarrhea who did not improve until I put him on a raw meat diet of ground turkey. He cleared up in 36 hours. He now eats raw ground meat (lamb, turkey, ham, beef) a few times a week, alternated with a high quality dry food on alternate days.
2007-08-29 14:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did they have any change in diet? Are they eating moist food? Both can cause loose stool. If they are eating moist food, take them off it. If you changed their diet, try changing it back. Also, general change/stress can cause this problem. I once left a foster cat (my hubby was home) for a week and it caused horrible stool problems! Other then that, keep a close eye on the babies. If they seem lethargic, you may have to get them to a vet. You can also call the vet and ask for advice.
2007-08-29 21:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by CC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you changed their diet? When a diet is changed abruptly, it can mess up their tummies and cause diarrhea. Try just dry cat food for now, and lay off wet food. To avoid spraying get these guys neutered around 6 months. There are many low-income spay and neuter programs out there, I wish you luck!
2007-08-29 21:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Fiveohfive 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hon, it could be a change of diet as others have mentioned, but it could also be worms.
Don't be alarmed. Nearly all kittens and puppies are born with worms. Your vet can give you medication for this (please don't get it over-the-counter from the pet store---it's not as effective). But you may want to take a stool sample from the kittens when you go. Your vet might want to check for intestinal parasites such as giardia as well.
PS....Hon, most vet's offices will allow you to post-date a check to them. I've never been to one who hasn't.
2007-08-29 21:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't feed them wet food.
2007-08-29 21:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by Nijiku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did they get some bad food
rice boiled and small portions and will clean it up
no milk for a few days please
2007-08-29 21:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probably have worms.
You need to get their shots.
=)
2007-08-29 21:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋