I know,people nee dot realize that dogs are truly superior!
What have cats done for anyone lately?
Lick themselves? Pee?
Cats rule while dogs drool.
when you say "we" - do you mean humans? or dogs?
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New born kitten, might be runt, isn
My cat just had four kittens today. They are so cute! I am worried about one though. I think it is the runt. It doesn't seem to eat. I have not seen it eating a single time. I try to put it to a teat and it won't grab onto it. But it still searches around for one when I put her down. The other kittens grab onto one right away but not this one. What should I do? Maybe I missed it and she isn't hungry (though I doubt that since they are only hours old) or maybe she doesn't have feeling in her nose and can't figure out when something is there? any suggestions? Should I go get a kitten bottle and try to bottle feed her?
if the kitten doesnt get any of his mother milk within the first day or two it could be bad..def try bottle feeding if nothing else..watch the kittens for awhile..if ur sure the other kittens are eating good id move them and let the little one eat by himself for a while unless the mama cat doesnt want to do that..sometimes if theres 3 other kittens they will push the littlest away and he wont be able to latch on and sit for awhile on the teat..good luck
my cat did the same thing when she was little. Sometimes it takes time for the kitties to ajust I gave mine 8 hours but she wouldn't eat so I bought I bottle. If you do bottle feed warm up the milk but not too much.that's all it took for mine.
Put a drop of warm milk on the tip of your finger and see if she licks it. If so, try putting her on the mama cat again. If she still doesn't eat, then get a bottle.
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deffinatly get a kitten bottle. but use the right kind of kitten milk not cows milk :D
if the kitten doesnt get any of his mother milk within the first day or two it could be bad..def try bottle feeding if nothing else..watch the kittens for awhile..if ur sure the other kittens are eating good id move them and let the little one eat by himself for a while unless the mama cat doesnt want to do that..sometimes if theres 3 other kittens they will push the littlest away and he wont be able to latch on and sit for awhile on the teat..good luck
my cat did the same thing when she was little. Sometimes it takes time for the kitties to ajust I gave mine 8 hours but she wouldn't eat so I bought I bottle. If you do bottle feed warm up the milk but not too much.that's all it took for mine.
Put a drop of warm milk on the tip of your finger and see if she licks it. If so, try putting her on the mama cat again. If she still doesn't eat, then get a bottle.
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deffinatly get a kitten bottle. but use the right kind of kitten milk not cows milk :D
My cat injured his back paw and he is still limping?
Basically on thursday my cat jumped off my lap awkwardly and hurt his back paw he wasn't putting any weight down on it but since then he has been putting more weight down gradually and still jumps and walks about and eats e.c.t but he still has a slight limp he lets me touch his foot and i don't think its broken, is there anything i can do to check it as i don't have the money to visit the vets :( :( i was told it could just be a sprained paw???
he should be fine if he has rest, but cats at the end of the day are playful. my 2 cats always run frantacally round the house. he'll probably b as good as new at the end of the week.
if you can handle his paw and squeze a little without any big reactions, he probable has just sprained it. its just like us stepping on the side of a hole and twisting our ancles.
he proably is fine, hope this helps
You need to take him to a vet, regardless of your finances. He is your responsibility, and to be perfectly frank, most posters on YA are not millionaires, but we all still find a way to take care of our pets. Cats do NOT display the amount of pain they are really in, because it would get them killed in the wild. If your cat is displaying pain, then its severe and the injury could cause him permanent damage. Please take him in and discuss a payment plan with your vet, and if you really can't take care of him, consider surrendering him to your local shelter so they can care for him and place him in a home that can care for him.
If it is getting better, that's a good sign. You should just wait it out a bit and see if he gets back to normal soon. There's nothing you can really do for him right now but take him in and I doubt you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for an x-ray, just for them to tell you that it's a sprain, Good luck!
the problem with animal they cant tell you how much pain there in try seeing if the foot is swolen or try to move it around see if you cat fliches best thing to do is go to the vets its been 6days lend money if you have to or go to a charity vets (in the uk we had PDSA and RSPCA ) there alot cheeper
From that height he's unlikely to have broken anything just sprained it. If it's getting better then he'll probably be fine.
If you are really broke (and claiming benefits) then you can always take him to the PDSA for free treatment.
Keep watching him. If he continues to limp I would take him to the Vet. Since he isn't crying and only limping he could have bruised the pad of his foot. You could call the Vet sometimes they will give you free advice over the phone.
Here's an answer give you pet to someone that can afford to take care of them properly. If you can't afford to take it to the vet and do the right thing then dont get another one.
Does sound like just a sprain that's getting better. He wouldn't suffer you to touch his foot if it was very painful.
You need to take to the vet to get checked out it could be ligament or tendon.
please find someone who cares about this cat enough to take proper care of it since you don't seem to want to.
he should be fine if he has rest, but cats at the end of the day are playful. my 2 cats always run frantacally round the house. he'll probably b as good as new at the end of the week.
if you can handle his paw and squeze a little without any big reactions, he probable has just sprained it. its just like us stepping on the side of a hole and twisting our ancles.
he proably is fine, hope this helps
You need to take him to a vet, regardless of your finances. He is your responsibility, and to be perfectly frank, most posters on YA are not millionaires, but we all still find a way to take care of our pets. Cats do NOT display the amount of pain they are really in, because it would get them killed in the wild. If your cat is displaying pain, then its severe and the injury could cause him permanent damage. Please take him in and discuss a payment plan with your vet, and if you really can't take care of him, consider surrendering him to your local shelter so they can care for him and place him in a home that can care for him.
If it is getting better, that's a good sign. You should just wait it out a bit and see if he gets back to normal soon. There's nothing you can really do for him right now but take him in and I doubt you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for an x-ray, just for them to tell you that it's a sprain, Good luck!
the problem with animal they cant tell you how much pain there in try seeing if the foot is swolen or try to move it around see if you cat fliches best thing to do is go to the vets its been 6days lend money if you have to or go to a charity vets (in the uk we had PDSA and RSPCA ) there alot cheeper
From that height he's unlikely to have broken anything just sprained it. If it's getting better then he'll probably be fine.
If you are really broke (and claiming benefits) then you can always take him to the PDSA for free treatment.
Keep watching him. If he continues to limp I would take him to the Vet. Since he isn't crying and only limping he could have bruised the pad of his foot. You could call the Vet sometimes they will give you free advice over the phone.
Here's an answer give you pet to someone that can afford to take care of them properly. If you can't afford to take it to the vet and do the right thing then dont get another one.
Does sound like just a sprain that's getting better. He wouldn't suffer you to touch his foot if it was very painful.
You need to take to the vet to get checked out it could be ligament or tendon.
please find someone who cares about this cat enough to take proper care of it since you don't seem to want to.
I am not worried or anything-but my cat will stare at a bug and just half meow. like mea-a-a-a-a-a?
he will cut his meow short like he is laughing.
Cats often do this while 'hunting'. It's an evolutionary thing that's held over from when they were more feral and hunted food in the wild. It's a quiet meow to not scare the prey away. My cat is a bug hunter too and I asked my vet about it once. It's adorable.
It's normal, because I have a 5 year old cat and a 9 month kitten who both do that when they find a fly inside the house.
She's just trying to figure the little guy out. Its cute when they are so curious about something.
lol thats very normal. My cat also does this. First she'll do that werid meow then she'll chatter. Its so cute!
Cats often do this while 'hunting'. It's an evolutionary thing that's held over from when they were more feral and hunted food in the wild. It's a quiet meow to not scare the prey away. My cat is a bug hunter too and I asked my vet about it once. It's adorable.
It's normal, because I have a 5 year old cat and a 9 month kitten who both do that when they find a fly inside the house.
She's just trying to figure the little guy out. Its cute when they are so curious about something.
lol thats very normal. My cat also does this. First she'll do that werid meow then she'll chatter. Its so cute!
My gf
My gf's cats breathing especially her purring has gotten a lot louder (like a motorboat) she has also made like the wheezing sound like she has bronchitis or athsma, it like a low hum that has appeared out of nowhere. Its got me worried cause I love the little fur ball but the gf has problems taking care of animals, so I'm looking into it for her. She has thrown up her food twice in the last week (it was warm) and the only other time previous to this I found out what a hairball thrown up looks like, but this has been food. I just want to make sure she's ok, or if any of you have any advice on what could be happening, thanks:)
It could be a few things:
If she's an indoor cat she is very likely to have a hairball problem, outdoor cats get it too but not as often. They have special food for cats that are indoors to help with that problem and weight control. Also they have a hairball remedy in a tube that you can give to your cat orally. You can find it almost anywhere and you give them a little 1 inch squirt everyday between meals until symptoms disappear, then continue it once or twice a week. This with good oral care will help. FYI if you try this and can't get the cat to eat if off of your finger wipe it on there paw, cats hate being dirty and will lick it off. They also sell a special kind of cat grass for them to eat to help them digest everything if they are indoors.
Another problem could be a upper respiratory infection, my cat got one right after being spayed which is very common with cats who under go surgery, I'm not sure why but that's what the vet said. If this is the problem when the vet gives you medicine ask for it in a liquid, it's better than pills because cats often can't get the pills down all the way which will create ulcer like sores in there throat (happened to my cat when she had her URI and we had to bring her back and get her the liquid)
She could also be getting into something that is making her sick. Cats for some reason like to lick and chew on plastic grocery bags or garbage bags, types of ribbons...they are crazy! If she uses a litter box make sure everything that comes out in there looks normal because if she's eating something weird the answer might be in there.
It is also allergy season not only for humans but for animals too. There are so many possibilities that the cat should probably be seen by a vet if it isn't resolved soon. Good Luck and I would try the hairball stuff until you can get her in to see the vet. Otherwise they have those emergency vets that are always open, if it's a URI it could probably kill her if not taken care of.
She may have a respiratory condition or allergies. My cats sometimes throw up, but they are fine. The fact that it sounds different than usual, you may just want to take it to the vet. It doesn't sound that serious.
I would definitely take her to your vet. She may have an infection od some kind.
I have to disagree with the previous answerer. Breathing issues can be very serious. Especially combined with vomiting. You should take her to the vet as soon as you can. You cal also call the vet and explain to the tech that answers the phone what the situation is and they can tell you how urgent it is the cat be seen.
Sounds like she has a cold and/or respiratory infection. Respiratory Infections can become quite serious and often need antibiotics to cure. if she's throwing up that can quickly lead to dehydration problems. Something you can do in the mean time is turn the shower on hot and lock the kitty in the bathroom. The steam will help loosen up the gunk in her lungs and airway and help her breath better for a little bit.
Please at least give the vet a call and explain the issue. It wont cost you anything and will give you a better idea of what is wrong and if/how soon kitty needs to be seen. They might also have some more ideas on what to do in the mean time.
Good luck with your kitty! :)
It could be a few things:
If she's an indoor cat she is very likely to have a hairball problem, outdoor cats get it too but not as often. They have special food for cats that are indoors to help with that problem and weight control. Also they have a hairball remedy in a tube that you can give to your cat orally. You can find it almost anywhere and you give them a little 1 inch squirt everyday between meals until symptoms disappear, then continue it once or twice a week. This with good oral care will help. FYI if you try this and can't get the cat to eat if off of your finger wipe it on there paw, cats hate being dirty and will lick it off. They also sell a special kind of cat grass for them to eat to help them digest everything if they are indoors.
Another problem could be a upper respiratory infection, my cat got one right after being spayed which is very common with cats who under go surgery, I'm not sure why but that's what the vet said. If this is the problem when the vet gives you medicine ask for it in a liquid, it's better than pills because cats often can't get the pills down all the way which will create ulcer like sores in there throat (happened to my cat when she had her URI and we had to bring her back and get her the liquid)
She could also be getting into something that is making her sick. Cats for some reason like to lick and chew on plastic grocery bags or garbage bags, types of ribbons...they are crazy! If she uses a litter box make sure everything that comes out in there looks normal because if she's eating something weird the answer might be in there.
It is also allergy season not only for humans but for animals too. There are so many possibilities that the cat should probably be seen by a vet if it isn't resolved soon. Good Luck and I would try the hairball stuff until you can get her in to see the vet. Otherwise they have those emergency vets that are always open, if it's a URI it could probably kill her if not taken care of.
She may have a respiratory condition or allergies. My cats sometimes throw up, but they are fine. The fact that it sounds different than usual, you may just want to take it to the vet. It doesn't sound that serious.
I would definitely take her to your vet. She may have an infection od some kind.
I have to disagree with the previous answerer. Breathing issues can be very serious. Especially combined with vomiting. You should take her to the vet as soon as you can. You cal also call the vet and explain to the tech that answers the phone what the situation is and they can tell you how urgent it is the cat be seen.
Sounds like she has a cold and/or respiratory infection. Respiratory Infections can become quite serious and often need antibiotics to cure. if she's throwing up that can quickly lead to dehydration problems. Something you can do in the mean time is turn the shower on hot and lock the kitty in the bathroom. The steam will help loosen up the gunk in her lungs and airway and help her breath better for a little bit.
Please at least give the vet a call and explain the issue. It wont cost you anything and will give you a better idea of what is wrong and if/how soon kitty needs to be seen. They might also have some more ideas on what to do in the mean time.
Good luck with your kitty! :)
How can i keep my 2 adult cats happy in one room?
I'm moving into a 4 bedroom house this weekend, and I'm renting one room to myself. The room mates are fine with me bringing my cats, but only if they're kept in my room at all times, because one of the guys has a bad cat allergy. My 2 cats are well behaved and trained, i have no problem keeping all their food, litterbox, toys etc. in my room (i'm used to it.) But I'm afraid they're going to become depressed, moving from my parents house (moderate sized 3 bedroom house) into a decent sized bedroom. I can't leave my cats behind, they're my companions and i care about them so much. This living arrangement is only for the next 9 months until the lease is up and i have more money, then I'd find my own one bedroom apartment where my cats will have more room. I just want to know how I can keep my 2 babies happy just living in my bedroom all the time. If anybody can relate or has had a similar experience, I'd appreciate your help!
Well, I'm sure people that live in tiny NYC studios have cats and they're happy. So in your case, I don't think it should be a problem living in a bedroom, especially since it's only temporary. I suggest getting them a big cat tree so they have their "own" space, and give them lots and lots of love and attention ~ but I'm sure you do that already :)
I would do what you think would make your cats happier. If they are very attached to you I would take them with you. If you think they'd be better staying with your parents until better living arrangements then do that. It's also very stressful for animals moving around a lot. If they normally follow you around and sleep with you at night definitely take them. Otherwise leave them with your parents for now and visit often with kitty treats and toys. Don't forget it's only 9 months, pick what's less stressful for them.
If the cats are already cool with each other and well trained, then it shouldn't be a problem. Does your bedroom have a window? If it does, you might see about rigging up a "window cage" where they could sit when the weather's nice. It will keep them from feeling quite so cooped up.
The main thing is for you to still play with them so they don't feel abandoned and lonely. And check your shoes carefully the first week or so...
Well, I'm sure people that live in tiny NYC studios have cats and they're happy. So in your case, I don't think it should be a problem living in a bedroom, especially since it's only temporary. I suggest getting them a big cat tree so they have their "own" space, and give them lots and lots of love and attention ~ but I'm sure you do that already :)
I would do what you think would make your cats happier. If they are very attached to you I would take them with you. If you think they'd be better staying with your parents until better living arrangements then do that. It's also very stressful for animals moving around a lot. If they normally follow you around and sleep with you at night definitely take them. Otherwise leave them with your parents for now and visit often with kitty treats and toys. Don't forget it's only 9 months, pick what's less stressful for them.
If the cats are already cool with each other and well trained, then it shouldn't be a problem. Does your bedroom have a window? If it does, you might see about rigging up a "window cage" where they could sit when the weather's nice. It will keep them from feeling quite so cooped up.
The main thing is for you to still play with them so they don't feel abandoned and lonely. And check your shoes carefully the first week or so...
My 1 year old cat is being aggressive towards my new 8 week old kitten?
My friend gave my fiance & me this really cute 8 week year old grey tabby kitten yesterday; we're really happy & she's very playful and healthy. The only problem we've had is that our 1 year old female cat is being really aggressive towards her. She hisses & growls whenever she sees her & has even tried to take a swipe at her a few times. The little kitten wants to play with her but our older cat just won't have it. My older cat has never been like this towards our other male cat who is 2 years old (he gets along fine with the kitten). How can we get my older cat to accept the new kitten & get along? Thank you.
They are both female by the way, & the older one is spayed and has never had kittens.
They will eventually get along. TRUST me, I had 4 cats at one time :).
The one year old kitty is just trying to let the younger kitten knows who's boss. It's a territory thing.
What I did was keep the youngest kitty in a seperate room. My other cats would growl at me when I left the room because I smelt of the new kitten. Soon enough the oldest cat got used to the scent on me. And every so often I would allow him near the smallest. Soon enough they will be playing. It takes time.
Also, try to give the oldest cat the same amount of attention as you did before the kitten arrived. The cat may be afriad that you will pay more attention to the new-comer.
Your cat probably sees it as an invasion of territory. It was just her and the other cat before. Now she feels like the kitten is intruding. She is probably also asserting dominance over the kitten.
You could try giving your cat more attention. She might feel that you no longer belong to her. Once your kitten grows older the older cat might get along with her more. Give her time and perhaps they'll warm to each other.
Use a baby gate to keep them apart. Let them hiss and swipe through the holes in the gate (with your supervision) and hopefully then they can get used to each other. Since they are both so young, they can grow up living together, which will make them more comfortable. After a while of that, try different ways of showing that they are both nice, like having one on your lap and the other watching. This could all take around 2 years, but soon they should be fine.
My older cat did the same thing when i brought in a new kitten. Its a new animal on your cats territory, they have to get used to each other. Its better to introduce them slowly instead of just shoving them together instantly
i found myself in that same situation, i bought a 6wk old cat into a household with 2 adult cats, 1 male 1 female. i kept 3 of them apart wen i was not around,but i would normally hold the adult cat down and bring the baby over to lick them,,that was the meeting point,,i did that for a few days..then allowed them to meet briefly whilei was present, the male cat got used to her quite quickly,,,he even taught her to clean herself, butthe female adult( the queen of the house) was subborn,,she`s never had kittens b4 and wasnt having any of it..but after time,,i guess she got used to the kittens smell, and usd to her running around,,,just giv them some time...ur kitten will soon be running around behind them...
They are both female by the way, & the older one is spayed and has never had kittens.
They will eventually get along. TRUST me, I had 4 cats at one time :).
The one year old kitty is just trying to let the younger kitten knows who's boss. It's a territory thing.
What I did was keep the youngest kitty in a seperate room. My other cats would growl at me when I left the room because I smelt of the new kitten. Soon enough the oldest cat got used to the scent on me. And every so often I would allow him near the smallest. Soon enough they will be playing. It takes time.
Also, try to give the oldest cat the same amount of attention as you did before the kitten arrived. The cat may be afriad that you will pay more attention to the new-comer.
Your cat probably sees it as an invasion of territory. It was just her and the other cat before. Now she feels like the kitten is intruding. She is probably also asserting dominance over the kitten.
You could try giving your cat more attention. She might feel that you no longer belong to her. Once your kitten grows older the older cat might get along with her more. Give her time and perhaps they'll warm to each other.
Use a baby gate to keep them apart. Let them hiss and swipe through the holes in the gate (with your supervision) and hopefully then they can get used to each other. Since they are both so young, they can grow up living together, which will make them more comfortable. After a while of that, try different ways of showing that they are both nice, like having one on your lap and the other watching. This could all take around 2 years, but soon they should be fine.
My older cat did the same thing when i brought in a new kitten. Its a new animal on your cats territory, they have to get used to each other. Its better to introduce them slowly instead of just shoving them together instantly
i found myself in that same situation, i bought a 6wk old cat into a household with 2 adult cats, 1 male 1 female. i kept 3 of them apart wen i was not around,but i would normally hold the adult cat down and bring the baby over to lick them,,that was the meeting point,,i did that for a few days..then allowed them to meet briefly whilei was present, the male cat got used to her quite quickly,,,he even taught her to clean herself, butthe female adult( the queen of the house) was subborn,,she`s never had kittens b4 and wasnt having any of it..but after time,,i guess she got used to the kittens smell, and usd to her running around,,,just giv them some time...ur kitten will soon be running around behind them...
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