four Kittens

faolteam

We have two cats and about 4 weeks ago a stray cat from the area must of had kittens in our garden the mother brought them up nearer the house and now they are getting bigger and beginning to walk around.

The mother does be with them but not as much ,


i would say they are between 6 -8 weeks they do suck the mother the odd time but as we have two cats already you can see that our cats are getting a bit peeved off and our two is quite enough .

we dont want these kittens having kittens of there own and was wondering what is the best option now as it would be easier to catch them now rather than a few weeks,

i did email the <snip>

Any help appreciated

gillapino

From experience, you'd be better off ringing than emailing, Also <snip> Facebook pages, They will try arrange someone to take the kittens and foster them them and tame them for rehoming, and then try TNR the mother.

anniehoo

I've snipped individual rescue/charity names as they are not allowed to be mentioned or discussed on forum. Please PM the OP with any names that can help.

OP, I know that's not helpful to you but unfortunately they are the forum rules.

At 6-8 weeks these kittens are weaning, if not almost weaned from their mother and this is the perfect (crucial) time period to catch them. All rescues are full to the brim but my advice is to get them inside this week if you can.

I will PM you tomorrow when I get time of various rescues and charities who might be able to help. Presumably you're based in Dublin?

faolteam

thanks im based in Dublin southside these kittens need help some there eyes are sore

thanks for help

boomerang

I would start handling them immediately. The key socialisation period for kittens is up to seven weeks and after that they get progressively harder to tame. Even just holding them, stroking them and talking to them for a few minutes a day will make a difference in their chances of finding homes.

faolteam

thanks

gugleguy

faolteam wrote: »

thanks im based in Dublin southside these kittens need help some there eyes are sore

thanks for help

feline distemper. have them put down, seriously. It's the kindest thing you could have done.

toadfly

gugleguy wrote: »

feline distemper. have them put down, seriously. It's the kindest thing you could have done.

Because they have sore eyes??

faolteam

gugleguy wrote: »

feline distemper. have them put down, seriously. It's the kindest thing you could have done.

but i aint that cruel just cause there eyes are sore

SillyMangoX

gugleguy wrote: »

feline distemper. have them put down, seriously. It's the kindest thing you could have done.

Feline leukopenia virus (feline distemper) doesn't cause sore eyes as far as I know? No need to have the put down over sore eyes. While it is a common sign of cat flu, which can be easily treated, sometimes they just get sore eyes for no real reason. The litter I helped bottle raise all had sore eyes from week 2 to 4, no other diseases just sticky eyes, and it cleared up with some eye drops. So no, putting them down wouldn't be the kindest thing. OP I echo what everyone else has said above, try to handle them as much as you can at this stage, it really does make a difference! And if they are already a little hissy, sometimes just sitting near them and talking softly or even reading a book out loud will help as they get used to the sound of your voice. Best of luck

DBB

gugleguy wrote: »

feline distemper. have them put down, seriously. It's the kindest thing you could have done.

On the assumption you're not a vet with psychic internet powers, please do not post such advice in this forum again.
Do not reply to this post on-thread.
Thanks,
DBB

Morf

Can I request photos if OP is in a position to get some?

faolteam

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Morf wrote: »

Can I request photos if OP is in a position to get some?

boomerang

God OP, they seriously need to start on antibiotic tablets and antibiotic eye drops. Unfortunately these are prescription-only and will require a visit to the vet. They're going to be feeling pretty miserable right now with sore eyes and flu-like symptoms. Possibly a bit dehydrated too, and feeling unwell with wormy bellies - which is going to hold them back as well.

faolteam

i rang a certain Animal Welfare and they have them on a waiting list and will give me a ring nxt week i expained to them that i actually can put all them in a travel cage and bring them down but they said they have to go on a list ,

i said to them by then they will probably have gone

faolteam

boomerang wrote: »

I would start handling them immediately. The key socialisation period for kittens is up to seven weeks and after that they get progressively harder to tame. Even just holding them, stroking them and talking to them for a few minutes a day will make a difference in their chances of finding homes.

been doing this and bathing there eyes with cold tea and cotton wool

pauliebdub

Just as a precaution i would keep your own cats away from them in case it is something that might be contagious.

boomerang

faolteam wrote: »

i rang a certain Animal Welfare and they have them on a waiting list and will give me a ring nxt week i expained to them that i actually can put all them in a travel cage and bring them down but they said they have to go on a list ,

i said to them by then they will probably have gone

I can understand the rescue group not taking them in immediately - they are probably stuffed to the gills already with kittens, OP. Probably need to rehome some of the kittens they already have, to make room.

Any chance you could even take some pics on your phone and call in to your vet to show him/her? They might be able to guesstimate the kittens weight based on their age and give you the medicines to start treatment. They wouldn't normally do that but sometimes in cases like this they will.

faolteam

but he was not interested in looking at photos i explained i couldnt afford it


so just wondering is there a mild eye lotion i can get at a #chemist ?

boomerang

Not without a prescription unfortunately. You need chloromycetin or fucithalmic, plus a systemic antibiotic given by mouth. Are you in Dublin? There are a few low cost clinics that you could avail of. Sorry the vet wasn't more supportive. Disappointing when you are only trying to help these cats.

faolteam

im in dublin

boomerang

Various areas: http://www.dspca.ie/mobileclinic

Inchicore and various areas: http://www.bluecross.ie/areas.html

Drumcondra: http://www.ispca.ie/member_societies/detail/north_county_dublin_spca

Dogs Aid runs a subsidised clinic in Ballymun on Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 7pm: http://www.dogsaid.ie

mosi

boomerang wrote: »

Various areas: http://www.dspca.ie/mobileclinic

Inchicore and various areas: http://www.bluecross.ie/areas.html

Drumcondra: http://www.ispca.ie/member_societies/detail/north_county_dublin_spca

Dogs Aid runs a subsidised clinic in Ballymun on Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 7pm: http://www.dogsaid.ie

Also, St Francis Dispensary, Inchicore.
Monday: 5-8.30pm
Wed: 9am - 1.30pm, 5-8.30pm
Fri: 5-8.30pm
http://www.stfrancis.ie/

faolteam

working on it as i type

harrenard

Long time lurker, just saw your post there and the pic reminds me of some stray kittens that i've seen around my front garden myself, even have the same eye condition! Are all four of them the same color? The ones i've seen before are a tad bit darker though and not all the same

faolteam

rang a certain animal shelter again and even though they say im on a waiting list they cant take them this week its a joke

toadfly

You realise they are a voluntary organisation, not getting paid and never enough homes for the animals or donations coming in to keep things going?

taytobreath

faolteam wrote: »

rang a certain animal shelter again and even though they say im on a waiting list they cant take them this week its a joke

with all the handling your are giving them, you should have a good chance of re homing them, you are doing the right thing by treating their eyes. they probably have a certain type of cat flu but they should get stronger and healthier with your good care as they get older.

post up some pics on your facebook wall to see if anyone is interested. there's lots of options to rehome them, choose carefully though, a home check would be no harm.

faolteam

might even post here

meoklmrk91

OP if you can once the kittens are rehomed (hopefully), it would be great to catch the mother and have her neutered and release her again. Would prevent this happening again in the future. Some recuses and groups do this if money is an issue for you. Fair play for trying to do this, many would turn a blind eye and end up with a colony of ferals.