what precautions should i take with the kitten?
Anything would help
thankz
2007-09-01 14:59:51 · 10 answers · asked by lalalalala 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
what precautions should i take with the kittens
anything would help
thankz
i bought the kitten cat milk and feed him out of an eyedropper
he also has fleas
some are red and others black
i bought him a flea comb
what else is beneficial for his health?
2007-09-01 15:15:00 · update #1
Hi Melina-
I am a vet. You need to take the kitten to the clinic to ensure it's health. If it is less than a month old, it needs to be nursing from it's mom. This is not an option in your case and we have kitten formula for you to administer to your kitten via a bottle. It is much like feeding a newborn- every 2 hours.
At a month old, you probably don't have a clue as to the sex yet as the organs are not yet obvious.
It definately needs to be seen to ensure that it's getting what it needs. For now, go to the store and get kitten feeding bottles- get a pack with a variety of nipples. If it will not accept it that way, use a medicine dropper to feed. Hold the kittens mouth open with your finger a bit to ensure it is going in and close after you add a dropper full. Warning- they do not like this.
If you have other pets, keep the kitten secluded until a vet has ruled out anything harmful to other animals- rabies, feline leukemia, AIDS, etc.
It is the weekend, and sadly, you will have to pay a fee for taking it in over a weekend, but it will be best for the kitten as it could have a host of problems.
Pottying: You are going to need to rub the kittens vagina/penis to get them to go. Their momma would lick them to stimulate this. A kitten so young will need you to do it. For this: place a towel on your lap and wear gloves if you are quesy and rub gently back and forth to help your kitten to go. If your kitten is older than a month- this is not necessary. Until you are sure, you are going to want to do it for them as they don't do it on their own.
Finally, if you have a small box or cat carrier- place the kitten in/on it with towels on top. Get a few to make it comfy. They lose their heat fast at 1 month of age- so you may want to make sure it is in a warm place with no drafts.
Your kitten is too young for flea meds- and it's not safe a yet to give your kitten a bath- comb out the fleas you see- and wait. They cannot hold their heat in and a flea dip is not safe. We don't recommend doing this until they are at LEAST 6-8 weeks of age. If it has fleas, it likely has worms- so take it to the vet for treatment.
Good luck to you- and see your vet ASAP!
2007-09-01 15:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No he's not ready!!!!!! Wait till at least 5 1/2 months if not 6... He is doing nothing unordinary for his age.... But regardless if size, his stomach is not yet ready for solids!!! And when you do start solids is should not go from 0 to 3 meals a day.... It should be started gradually with 1 teaspoon a day, then 2, and so on.... If you wait, you also don't have to do cereal at all... You can skip right to the good stuff that he will be interested in.. Just watch for allergic reactions carefully but not switching foods for 2 or 3 days... Also don't give too many bananas!!! They are very constipating... I started my first on cereal at 5 1/2 months... He didn't care for it.. Then I got carrots and he loved them!!!! He is now 3 1/2 and loves veggies and all kinds of food... He eats anything pretty much... He also has no food allergies... And is average height and weight... My second is 4 months old and much bigger than my first... He's fitting in 9 month old clothing as well... But I am still not starting solids till almost 6 months... He grabs my plate at dinner.. He watches vigilantly.. But his tummy is not developmentally ready yet...
2016-05-19 00:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by brinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call up your local shelter and ask if they have a way to foster the kitten. It still needs mother's milk and they often know of a mother cat that has recently given birth. If there aren't too many kittens, this kitten can join in.
2007-09-01 15:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to take it to the vet to be checked for worms, if you're pregnant do not change the litter pan, it needs it's shots for rabies etc so yet there are quite a few concerns a vet check could clear up. If you get scratched make sure to clean it out right away so it doesn't get infected or the so called "cat scratch fever"
2007-09-01 15:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Shawna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a cat lover myself and always had cats growing up. I never experienced any thing bad. But to be safe take him to the vet.
2007-09-01 15:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep him warm. He's used to being outside and snuggled up with his brothers. Maybe a warming pad or hot water bottle?
Debbie
2007-09-08 09:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd take him to vets for a check up, they need jabs also, before going outdoors, he needs plenty of love, kitten food, water and a warm fire to lie in front of
2007-09-08 02:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Katherine D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet to make sure it has all its shots, and then make sure it definitally has no owner. in a local sheltar, post a notice saying youve found a kitten and put a discription of it.
2007-09-01 15:07:19 · answer #8 · answered by dumbbrunnett88 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What does this have to do with HUMAN newborns and infants?
2007-09-01 20:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
don't sit on it. It might scratch your butt. (and die too)
2007-09-01 15:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by JIMMY j 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋