sick kittie

[moosmom]

There are certain people meds that are fine for cats, depending on their weight and size. However, I'd forego the baby aspirin. Go buy some "Little Noses" pediatric saline nose drops. Try putting a couple drops in each nostril. You can also bring the baby in the bathroom and close the door. Turn on the hot water in the shower and let the steam build up. This will help break up the congestion. Wash his eyes with a warm moist washcloth to clear out all the gunk. This will at least help till you can get him to the vet.

Get a bin or box and put either a hot water bottle or heating pad (on low) and cover it with a small towel. Put the baby in the box and cover the box lightly with a small blanket.

Good luck and keep us posted!!

[Joannie]

I appeiciate all of your help, he/she seems to be a little better today able to eat a little wet food with some cottage cheese I will stay away from the ASA and get some kitty milk from my vet. My daughter was able to get some milk down it with a sryinge. But its little nose and eyes are still crusty and gucky. Joann

[moosmom]

Joann,

Just keep putting warm moist wash clothes on his eyes. The vet will probably prescribe some eye ointment for him.

Thank you so much for helping this little guy out! Do you have any idea how old he is?? If he's more than 5 weeks old, you might want to get him some IAMS canned kitten food and mix it with the kitty milk. Put it in a saucer, put a little on your finger and put it in his mouth. He may not eat because he's congested (cats won't eat if they can't smell their food). Try to see if he'll eat on his own. You can also give him some Nutrical, which is high in protein and vitamins which he sounds like he needs.