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Sorry to hear the disappointing news, Andrew… you are a wonderful person for taking care of this little lost kitten and providing comfort in the face of all those odds. Prayers and {{hugs}} to both of you. Be strong, Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. > The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate > Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among > other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him > about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics > he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and > was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and > didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did > finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every > time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits > ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to > swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he > said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but > he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I > scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I > didn’t name him. > Thanks for your comments every body > Andrew
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Oh my, this is horrible. To think that someone did this intentionally. Good luck with the kitten, I have never had to take care of a kitten earlier than 8 weeks old so unfortunately I cant tell you a thing. But I would try simple brushing for the fur at this point, at least till the vet gives the darling a clean bill of health. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car >swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really >fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail >box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so >later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. >Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am >positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the >road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I >looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as >I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to >start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at >eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the >darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and >looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny >little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it >couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a >crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I >mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and >warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the >kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do >with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the >microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to >take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of >Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were >some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got >a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten >liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her >about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then >put her in a box, on a towel. >Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. >Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to >see if she was still alive. >I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I >can’t tell. She has long fur. >I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this >about right? >Is there anything else I need to do? >I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all >possible. >As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t >want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is >there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur >with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
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Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I didn’t name him. Thanks for your comments every body Andrew
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Andrew, bless you for taking in this poor little orphan. I can’t believe how cruel people can be. It sounds like you’re doing pretty well, and I’m glad you’re taking the kitten in to the vet (or probably already have by the time this is posted). Here is a web site that has links to all sorts of great information on taking care of cats and kittens: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/owners.html Good luck, and please let us know how things go. Paige – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car > swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really > fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail > box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so > later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. > Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am > positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the > road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I > looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as > I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to > start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at > eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the > darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and > looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny > little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it > couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a > crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I > mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and > warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the > kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do > with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the > microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to > take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of > Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were > some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got > a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten > liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her > about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then > put her in a box, on a towel. > Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. > Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to > see if she was still alive. > I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I > can’t tell. She has long fur. > I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this > about right? > Is there anything else I need to do? > I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all > possible. > As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t > want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is > there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur > with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
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Andrew, What a good soul you are. Good luck with the kitten. And please let us know how s/he is. Warmly, Lynn Lynn Short: gardener, cat lover, social worker, musician and all-around nice woman.
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Good for you to try and bring this little guy/girl some safety! Feeding her every two or three hours sounds about right… I wouldn’t wash her though. Let her get some strength and rest tonight. The dirt can wait. You might also have to stimulate her to excrete waste… as described in the link below under "Make the Kitten Comfortable and Warm". And please, please take 2 hours off of work and take her to the vet first thing in the morning! It could be a matter of life and death for her… Here’s a link to orphan kitten care… Good luck and keep us posted! http://www.io.com/~tittle/cat-faqs/orphans.html
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Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then put her in a box, on a towel. Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to see if she was still alive. I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I can’t tell. She has long fur. I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this about right? Is there anything else I need to do? I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all possible. As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur with out a real bath? Sorry its so long Thank Andrew
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Sorry to hear the disappointing news, Andrew… you are a wonderful person for taking care of this little lost kitten and providing comfort in the face of all those odds. Prayers and {{hugs}} to both of you. Be strong, Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. > The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate > Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among > other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him > about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics > he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and > was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and > didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did > finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every > time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits > ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to > swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he > said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but > he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I > scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I > didn’t name him. > Thanks for your comments every body > Andrew
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Oh my, this is horrible. To think that someone did this intentionally. Good luck with the kitten, I have never had to take care of a kitten earlier than 8 weeks old so unfortunately I cant tell you a thing. But I would try simple brushing for the fur at this point, at least till the vet gives the darling a clean bill of health. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car >swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really >fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail >box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so >later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. >Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am >positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the >road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I >looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as >I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to >start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at >eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the >darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and >looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny >little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it >couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a >crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I >mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and >warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the >kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do >with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the >microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to >take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of >Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were >some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got >a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten >liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her >about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then >put her in a box, on a towel. >Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. >Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to >see if she was still alive. >I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I >can’t tell. She has long fur. >I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this >about right? >Is there anything else I need to do? >I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all >possible. >As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t >want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is >there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur >with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
Response:
Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I didn’t name him. Thanks for your comments every body Andrew
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Andrew, bless you for taking in this poor little orphan. I can’t believe how cruel people can be. It sounds like you’re doing pretty well, and I’m glad you’re taking the kitten in to the vet (or probably already have by the time this is posted). Here is a web site that has links to all sorts of great information on taking care of cats and kittens: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/owners.html Good luck, and please let us know how things go. Paige – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car > swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really > fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail > box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so > later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. > Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am > positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the > road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I > looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as > I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to > start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at > eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the > darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and > looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny > little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it > couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a > crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I > mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and > warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the > kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do > with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the > microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to > take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of > Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were > some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got > a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten > liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her > about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then > put her in a box, on a towel. > Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. > Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to > see if she was still alive. > I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I > can’t tell. She has long fur. > I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this > about right? > Is there anything else I need to do? > I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all > possible. > As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t > want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is > there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur > with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
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Andrew, What a good soul you are. Good luck with the kitten. And please let us know how s/he is. Warmly, Lynn Lynn Short: gardener, cat lover, social worker, musician and all-around nice woman.
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Good for you to try and bring this little guy/girl some safety! Feeding her every two or three hours sounds about right… I wouldn’t wash her though. Let her get some strength and rest tonight. The dirt can wait. You might also have to stimulate her to excrete waste… as described in the link below under "Make the Kitten Comfortable and Warm". And please, please take 2 hours off of work and take her to the vet first thing in the morning! It could be a matter of life and death for her… Here’s a link to orphan kitten care… Good luck and keep us posted! http://www.io.com/~tittle/cat-faqs/orphans.html
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Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then put her in a box, on a towel. Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to see if she was still alive. I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I can’t tell. She has long fur. I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this about right? Is there anything else I need to do? I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all possible. As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur with out a real bath? Sorry its so long Thank Andrew
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Sorry to hear the disappointing news, Andrew… you are a wonderful person for taking care of this little lost kitten and providing comfort in the face of all those odds. Prayers and {{hugs}} to both of you. Be strong, Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. > The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate > Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among > other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him > about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics > he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and > was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and > didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did > finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every > time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits > ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to > swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he > said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but > he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I > scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I > didn’t name him. > Thanks for your comments every body > Andrew
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Oh my, this is horrible. To think that someone did this intentionally. Good luck with the kitten, I have never had to take care of a kitten earlier than 8 weeks old so unfortunately I cant tell you a thing. But I would try simple brushing for the fur at this point, at least till the vet gives the darling a clean bill of health. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car >swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really >fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail >box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so >later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. >Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am >positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the >road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I >looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as >I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to >start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at >eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the >darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and >looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny >little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it >couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a >crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I >mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and >warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the >kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do >with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the >microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to >take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of >Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were >some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got >a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten >liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her >about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then >put her in a box, on a towel. >Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. >Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to >see if she was still alive. >I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I >can’t tell. She has long fur. >I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this >about right? >Is there anything else I need to do? >I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all >possible. >As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t >want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is >there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur >with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
Response:
Well it’s a boy, but I don’t think he wll make it. The vet gave me Clavamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate/Clavulanate Potassiem) and some milk replacer. The vet told me "Among other things, he has distemper" Yesterday, after I gave him about a table spoon of the milk replacer and the antibiotics he seemed really lively, he even climbed out of his box and was running around. But I sleeped through my alarm and didn’t get up until 6:15 instead of 4 AM and when I did finally get up he was not able to stand very well, and every time he would take a step he fell over. Just a few minits ago I tried to feed him, but I don’t think he was able to swallow very much. I spoke to the vet again today, and he said he would be wiling to charge me for a second visit, but he didn’t think it would do any good. He still purrs when I scratch his head, but he just lays there. Good thing I didn’t name him. Thanks for your comments every body Andrew
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Andrew, bless you for taking in this poor little orphan. I can’t believe how cruel people can be. It sounds like you’re doing pretty well, and I’m glad you’re taking the kitten in to the vet (or probably already have by the time this is posted). Here is a web site that has links to all sorts of great information on taking care of cats and kittens: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/owners.html Good luck, and please let us know how things go. Paige – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car > swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really > fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail > box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so > later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. > Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am > positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the > road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I > looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as > I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to > start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at > eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the > darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and > looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny > little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it > couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a > crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I > mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and > warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the > kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do > with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the > microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to > take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of > Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were > some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got > a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten > liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her > about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then > put her in a box, on a towel. > Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. > Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to > see if she was still alive. > I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I > can’t tell. She has long fur. > I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this > about right? > Is there anything else I need to do? > I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all > possible. > As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t > want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is > there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur > with out a real bath? > Sorry its so long > Thank > Andrew
Response:
Andrew, What a good soul you are. Good luck with the kitten. And please let us know how s/he is. Warmly, Lynn Lynn Short: gardener, cat lover, social worker, musician and all-around nice woman.
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Good for you to try and bring this little guy/girl some safety! Feeding her every two or three hours sounds about right… I wouldn’t wash her though. Let her get some strength and rest tonight. The dirt can wait. You might also have to stimulate her to excrete waste… as described in the link below under "Make the Kitten Comfortable and Warm". And please, please take 2 hours off of work and take her to the vet first thing in the morning! It could be a matter of life and death for her… Here’s a link to orphan kitten care… Good luck and keep us posted! http://www.io.com/~tittle/cat-faqs/orphans.html
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Three days ago I was in my kitchen and saw a car swerve over to the side of the road, it was driving really fast for being on gravel. I assumed he had run over my mail box, but when I went out side about twenty menits or so later I discovered the filthy bastard had run over a cat. Considering which side of the road the cat was laying I am positive he did it on purpose. When I moved the cat off the road (She was dead) I noticed that she had been nursing. I looked around for some kittens but did not find any, and as I had never seen the cat before I had no idea of were to start. Any way, now, three days later I go out side at eleven PM to have a smoke and I hear a weak meow off in the darkness somewhere. I got my flash light and looked and looked and finally itmeowed a second time. I found a tiny little ball of fur in a puddle of water. It was so weak it couldn’t run away from me. It sort of staggered in a crooked line. I picked it up and took it in side with me. I mixed half a lactaid tablet in about three cups of milk and warmed up three table spoons or so and tried to feed the kitten with an eye dropper. I didn’t want any thing to do with it. The milk was about room tempateur I put it in the microwave for four (4) seconds. Since I could not get it to take any milk I dug around the kitchen and found a can of Salmon & Liver cat food (When I first got here here were some feral cats and I hoped to tame a friend or two). I got a little of it on a plastic spoon and the little kitten liked it so much she tried to eat the spoon. I gave her about one and a half teaspoons of the canned food and then put her in a box, on a towel. Since I fed her she has not moved, and apperes to be dozing. Or at least she would if I would stop scratching her head to see if she was still alive. I am assuming its a female, but her fur is so matted that I can’t tell. She has long fur. I am going to try to feed her every two hours. Is this about right? Is there anything else I need to do? I am going to try and get her to a vet tomorrow, if at all possible. As she is very dirty I would like to wash her, but I don’t want get her really wet and then have her get chilled. Is there any good way to get deep seated filth out of long fur with out a real bath? Sorry its so long Thank Andrew
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