Guest Post by Jessica. Bringing a new kitten into the home is a major decision, especially if other pets have already laid claim to the time and attention of the owners. A number of preparations must be made in advance of the kittens arrival. Purchasing a litter box, a scratching post, food and water dishes, [...]
Common Illnesses In Kittens
October 10, 2010 By
Kittens like all living things can become ill. When your kitten isn’t feeling well, it’s not all that difficult to figure out that something’s just not right. A strong indicator that your kitten may be unwell is if she starts acting lethargic and doesn’t want to play as usual, since kittens, by nature, are usually [...]
Coccidia (Coccidiosis) in Cats
September 13, 2010 By
Coccidia are highly contagious microscopic parasites that live within the cells of the intestinal lining. Although they are most commonly seen in kittens under six months of age, they can be found in adult cats as well. Transmission of coccidia occurs when the cat comes into contact with contaminated feces. The main sign of infection [...]
Septicemia
September 19, 2008 By
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 [...]
Toxic Milk Syndrome
May 25, 2008 By
The milk of a mother cat can become toxic to her kittens due to breast infections such as mastitis. Commercial milk replacement may also be toxic if it has turned bad or has not been properly prepared. The signs of toxic milk syndrome can include diarrhea, excessive kitten volcalization, or a bloated stomach. Septicemia can [...]
Feeding Kittens
April 14, 2008 By
Since your kitten’s body is going to go through major transformations in a short period of time (doubling in size several times in just mere months), good quality protein and nutrients will play an essential role. Kittens should be eating four meals a day after weaning until they’re four or five months old. You can [...]
Fading Kitten Syndrome
December 28, 2007 By
Fading Kitten Syndrome is a disease that is believed to be transmitted to the kittens as they pass through the birth canal. After birth all will initially appear fine. The mother is healthy and the kittens are nursing. Then within the next week or two, one or more kittens die. If this disease doesn’t appear [...]
Kitten Vaccine Schedule
November 19, 2007 By
The following is a general guideline for your kitten’s vaccine requirements. Note that your vet may change this schedule to suit your kitten’s risk factors. Six to eight weeks of age feline rhinotracheitis-calicivirus-panleukopenia vaccine #1 chlamydia vaccine #1 (this vaccine is optional, it is also sometimes combined with the above-mentioned vaccine) stool check for internal [...]
