Septicemia is an infection that is seen in kittens under two weeks of age. This infection can enter the bloodstream by way of an infected umbilical cord or through bacteria-infected milk. Signs of septicemia include: distended, bloated stomachs, vocalization, and difficulty in defecation. The kitten may appear as if she’s constipated, but by taking a [...]
Eclampsia (Milk Fever)
September 7, 2008 By
A cat with a low serum calcium level can develop eclampsia due to the calcium demand during nursing. This is more likely to occur when the mother cat has a large litter. Initially the first signs of eclampsia are restlessness, rapid breathing, uncoordinated gait, pale mucous membranes, and a dangerously high fever. The muscles in [...]
