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    I would definitly get the little one to the vet it doesn't take much time for them to become dehydrated. Chloe had coccidia really bad and I had to take her in 3 times for subcutaneous fluids cause like this little one she didn't drink much fluids. Even if they they are treating it for parasites I would at least get the feces tested again to see if the dewormer is working. And they can then see if the little one is dehydrated. Its DOESN'T take much or very long for them to go down hill fast. And the fact that its orange is unusual. Chloes was a yellowish color from the Coccidia but not orange???I will keep the babY in my prayers....


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    Update

    First, let me thank everyone who offered assistance. Cindy kindly posted for me while I was waiting for my own log in to be authorized. All of this on behalf of my daughter who does not have internet access and has only taken over fostering the kittens within the last 2 weeks and grew up with dogs and knows nothing about kitties.

    Now for the update. The kitten, Jensen, visited the vet again and was put on Albon. Apparently coccidiosis was considered the culprit. Within just 2 days Jensen is significantly improved. The other kitten, Wendell, is also being dosed with the same medicine. My daughter theorizes that Wendell's symptoms were never as severe as Jensen's because Wendell was raised by his natural mother thus imparting better immunities whereas Jensen was bottle fed during his earliest days.

    Both were scheduled for neutering (at 12 weeks) this Saturday but my daughter has decided to wait until they are completely healthy before putting yet another strain on their little bodies.

    Once again, thank you, everyone for your advice.

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    Glad to hear that they are doing well!
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    Great news!

    Any chance of pics???
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    Great and it is good that she waited until they are healtheir before getting them fixed..

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