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Sick Kitten

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  • 24-07-2009 3:56pm
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    sweetnjuicy
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    Im prob being totally paraniod but I need advice.
    My 12 week old kitten, Socks seems to have a cold. Shes wheezy and coughing alot, and nearly threw up a few mins ago.
    Her belly is also a bit swollen and she seems hotter than usual.
    Shes lazy and not herself.
    Am I beeing paranoid? Should I bring her to the vet?
    Help?


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    PinkTulips
    Registered Users Posts: 383 ✭✭PinkTulips


    wheezing and coughing in a kitten would ring alarm bells with me.

    could be any number of things most of which need to be dealt with my a vet.

    good luck


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    sweetnjuicy
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭sweetnjuicy


    BF rang the vet and hes taking her in at 5.45.
    Im so worried, We have another 12 week old kitten, Charlotte, and she seems fine.
    Could it be a reaction to her booster shots which she got on wed?


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    PinkTulips
    Registered Users Posts: 383 ✭✭PinkTulips


    could be anything from worms to a simple virus to cat flu from the symptoms you've described. that's why the vet needs to see her as it's impossible to diagnose via the interweb :)

    if she was fine up until now though chances are it's just a bug and nothing some meds won't sort.


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    sweetnjuicy
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    thats what im hoping cuz she started wheezing and coughing yesterday evening but seemed fine untill an hour ago. well i will let you guys know how it goes later on


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    The Sweeper
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    Vets is the best place for her. Good luck.


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    sweetnjuicy
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭sweetnjuicy


    vet reckons its just stress as charlotte (charlie) was only introduced to her on tues.
    Im still not convinced but i guess he knows best.
    Goods news is that there driving me mad chasing weach other around the room atm so at least shes more active :)


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    The Sweeper
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    If the vet took her temperature and she didn't have a reading out of the ordinary, that's a good sign.

    A swollen belly can often mean worms. When is the last time you wormed her?

    If she has enough energy to play chasing that's also a good sign. Keep an eye on her, make sure she's eating and drinking. Hopefully she'll be fine.


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