A question about Feline Leukimia

[slleipnir]

Ok. She said she's going to take them to the vets tomorrow. I hope it's nothing serious. Are URI deadly? She said one kitten has a scratch on his nose that doesn't seem to be healing

[kittycats_delight]

I really couldn't say as I have never had to deal with a URI (knock on wood) but I guess anything if sever enough and it goes untreated can be deadly. I don't know if I have hear of it and there have been some pretty bad cases that I know of but with an agressive course of antibiotics and TLC they have all pulled through. I am not sure about the scratch though. It could be because the system is so low due to being sick that the body just can't heal it at a normal rate.

All fingers, toes, paws and whiskers crossed here for the little ones. Sending them prayers and good vibes from Italy.

[Glacier]

Are URI deadly?

Generally not, but they can be dangerous for kittens. Their nasal passages are so very tiny. URI definately need treatment asap. Hopefully that's all it is and the kittens will be find after some antibiotics.

[catmandu]

Sadly Barn Kittens Have A Rough Life Being In A Cold Barn And Not Eating On A Regular Basis.
Michael Was A Barn Kitten And My Brother Had To Give Him A Bit Of Medicine And Anti Biotics Before He Was Well.
We Are Sending Prayers To Those Barn Kittens That They Will Grow To Be As Happy As Michael.