Ahhh need some help just found kitten

Ashlinggnilsia

Hi all,

One of the neighbours just found a kitten and asked if we would take it because their dog would kill it. Just collected it there about half an hour ago, very very quite, sleepy, won't eat, would lick milk from my finger but that was nothing at all, she did make a little poo too. She seems to be walking kind of funny too well not really walking, only one or two paws seem strong. I have absolutely no idea how old it is! Any suggestions? Is it ok, am I being paranoid? What sort of food do you give a cat this small? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hadook

Poor wee thing.

OP you need to get that kitten to a vet asap - right now if possible. In the meantime try to keep it warm and hydrated - use water & not cows milk. Cows milk is bad for kittens.

Whereabouts are you?

portgirl123

same as above, please get to vet asap. def do not give it cows milk. How old do you think it is? If the eyes are still blue it is prob still very young and should be on a substitude milk. well done for taking kitty in. lets know how you get on.

Daniel S

hadook wrote: »

Poor wee thing.

OP you need to get that kitten to a vet asap - right now if possible. In the meantime try to keep it warm and hydrated - use water & not cows milk. Cows milk is bad for kittens.

Whereabouts are you?

What does "OP" mean?

And I was about to say the thing about cow's milk

babs.jones

My Friend lost a kitten in Naas r u from round there.

Ashlinggnilsia

tis sleeping away a lot, going to bring it to the vet in the morning asap. We think someone might have thrown it out of a car because it can't really walk, with its back two legs, it seems healthy otherwise, just been to tesco and got some cat milk, and put it in a babys bottle and it had a bit of that,

Ashlinggnilsia

nope down in tipp

Sigma Force

The cat milk will be ok for now until you can get her to the vets, the vets should stock a kitten formula. Sometimes a little clear syringe (chemists have them the ones with no needle in) is easier to feed them with.
Good on you for taking the kitten in, let us know what the vets think.
The legs could be wonky due to the kitten being so young or some cats are so in bred they have problems but kittens can bounce back and heal well so it's a matter of time.

cottagerescue.ie are based in Tipp. they might be able to help in rehoming the kitten once the kit. is old enough by putting pics. up on their website i.e. if you need to find a home eventually.

hadook

mtb_kng wrote: »

What does "OP" mean?

Original poster :-)

Ashlinggnilsia

did a bit of research and we think it is about 1 month old, will let ye know how i get on in the morning

JKM

Hi Ashlinggnilsia,

Like the others said, well done for taking it in. I'm based in Tipp myself. Have just taken in a tiny kitten myself. Landed out in our yard a few days ago, took us almost 2 days to capture him. Have quite a bit of experience with cats and kittens so if you need any advice feel free to PM me or whatever. I know a great vets also, depending on what part of Tipp you're in.

Good Luck.

Ashlinggnilsia

Hi all,

Kitten is about 4-5 weeks old, vet said it has a sore hip, probably got a belt with something or off something, said it should recover itself because its still small, must go for a check up in about 3 weeks and see how the leg is doing and get some more vacinations, just had worms and flea vac for the minute. Tis up home now all comfy and cosy and hopefully none of the other cats will get at it. Will let ye all know how it is when i get home, definitly alot perkier today.

mymo

That's great.
I have taken in a few kittens and found the royal canin baby cat a great food, from about 4 weeks they can eat a bit. Did the vet give you a replacement milk? Even another 3 weeks would help build it up.
Keep an eye on the eyes and ears, give them a wipe with a wet piece of cotton wool or something soft, at that age they need help to clean themselves. A rub all over with a damp facecloth makes them vey happy in my experience, and keeps them clean. It'll probably climb into the bowl for the food at first so it'll need it.:D
Make sure the kitten has lots of fresh water and no cows milk.
At this age you should get a litter tray and the kitten will use it once you show it(maybe without your help), just make the motions with its paws, digging and scraping the litter.
Best of luck, and so nice of you to take it in.

Shenshen

Ashlinggnilsia wrote: »

Hi all,

Kitten is about 4-5 weeks old, vet said it has a sore hip, probably got a belt with something or off something, said it should recover itself because its still small, must go for a check up in about 3 weeks and see how the leg is doing and get some more vacinations, just had worms and flea vac for the minute. Tis up home now all comfy and cosy and hopefully none of the other cats will get at it. Will let ye all know how it is when i get home, definitly alot perkier today.

Good to know it found a good home!

Pic, please.... it's Monday morning and I need something to go "awwwww" at!

Ashlinggnilsia

Kitty.jpg

Hopefully that worked. Not quite sure how to upload a pic on this.

Shenshen

Ashlinggnilsia wrote: »

Kitty.jpg

Hopefully that worked. Not quite sure how to upload a pic on this.

Awww... worked for me

Is it a he or a she?

I hope it'll recover quickly... We took two of ours to the vet last week, the cat hospital in Glanmire, and they had a kitten in for observation. Apparently, the little one had a bad fall, so they kept him in overnight to see how his limp would develop. By the morning, he was already busy constructing a fortress out of his food bowl and the old blanket he had in his little "room".
Absolutely adorable, and bones made from rubber. I hope yours will be just as well just as quickly

Ashlinggnilsia

Ashlinggnilsia wrote: »

Kitty.jpg

Hopefully that worked. Not quite sure how to upload a pic on this.

awwwwwwwwwwwww

What a little legend


edit: Just noticed it's a kitler

toadfly

So frickin adorable.:D

Rochester

Gorgeous little kitten, glad the fluffball found you.