Milo

[Mil0Luv3r]

Originally posted by leslie
was just pointing out he doesn't have the features of the breed "Munchkin". Of course you can give him the pet name "munchkin"! I'm sure there are pics of Munchkin cats in the back of Cat Fancy magazines- that's where I have seen them- they have truely short legs! (hence the name!)

Yes, I know he isnt a munchkin but that is what he looks like im saying.. He has that little white chin the Organes Redish Colors and stuff

[leslie]

do you get along with your brother? you seem so mature!

[Mil0Luv3r]

Well I try to but he is always yelling in my ear Brothers! Lol and Thanks

[leslie]

I hope you don't mean literally IN your ear! You could get ear damage! Brothers don't do that to their sisters- they protect them (or so I have heard....) Did you tell your mom? I hope he won't yell in Milo's ear! Poor Milo has an upper respiratory as it is!

[Mil0Luv3r]

Na he wouldn't yell in Milo's ear if he would I would hit him LOL! He evenn spanked Milo once and I hit him for that LOL! He always whoops my cats without my permission!

[leslie]

do you tell your mom so she can "whoop" him back? and besides, we all know now that animals do not associate pain with whatever behavior we are punishing them for- He shouldn't be "whooping" them ever! (and I take that back- mom shouldn't do that either- 2 wrongs don't make a right!). He's capable of speech, our pets are not. When they do something wrong, we have to find out from the vet if there is something medically wrong (milo's diarreah is definatly a sign of bad cramps and icky stomach- could be worms) and if it's not medical, we have to change the way we do things to see if that's the problem- it's a loooooooooong process! (i am sure you know!) With people- counseling!

[Mil0Luv3r]

My brother whooped Milo only because he kept swatting at the dog NOT clawing or attacking just swatting with his paw! Tomorow if he is doing no better then we are going to bring him to the vet.. I'm looking at him right now he looks so sad and sleepy! And I can't hold him because his eyes are swelling so I'm trying to stay as far away as possible... He is always under my feet so it is hard! And he sleeps right next to me at night, that makes it even harder! I just want to gie him some loving but I can't

[leslie]

You should be holding him as close as possible! if he wants to be cuddling with you, its the right thing! he needs to heat up his body with your body heat! don't leave him out of loving, his instinct is to go to mama for love and much needed heat for his illness, cats know what they need, let him, if he chills, he could spike a high fever and die! Cuddle him! I know you must want to and am not sure why you arent! We always cuddle our sick babies/cats. When they get too much heat, they will come out of the cuddle for air, then, when they are chilled again, pick at the covers to please be cuddled again under all the warmth!

[Mil0Luv3r]

I know but his eyes are swelling up... From him being held...

[leslie]

NO! they are not swelling up from being held! they are swelling up from his uri (upper respiratory infection). Unless there is something else going on- did your brother "whoop" him in the eyes? never the less, what would feel good to him would be a cold damp (not soaking wet) washrag across his eyes. If he feels hot (check his ears and paw pads) then put cold clothes there too, throughout the night if you can to keep his fever from going any higher if you feel one. OK!?

[leslie]

oh and I forgot! your mom must be home! tell her if little milo is sick- or did you already?

[shais_mom]

I am thoroughly CONFUSED!!!
I don't know much about URI but the notion of his eyes swelling from being held is preposterous. You need to talk to your mom immediately about your brother 'whooping' your kitten. He is too little and it could kill him. Try taking him into a hot steamy bathroom, I have heard that helps them. Get him to the vet asap.

[AmberLee]

Hi,

Parts of your story have me confused, so sorry if my response doesn't make a lot of sense. It seems Milo has an URI? Poor tyke. He's probably confused, scared and missing his mom. The swollen eyes thing worries me. I'm glad you are planning a vet visit soon.

Cats' bodies run warmer than humans, but can you tell if he has a fever? He might like being cuddled in a towel in your arms.

Please let us know how he's doing.

P.S. Sometimes kitten farts (sorry) can be caused by worms. Don't be surprised if your vet gives him worm medicine. At least he'll smell a bit better!

[AmberLee]

Right now you are Milo's 'Meowmy' so to speak, who he turns to for comfort in a spooky world now that he's on his own. Do try the cuddle in a towel technique. I'm worried about him.

[dogs_4_me]

Please tell your mom at your brother 'whooping' your cat. Thats like abuse and living breathing thing deserves that!!I hope Milo is ok, his eyes are most definitily not swelling from been held and he needs some major TLC right now and some kisses and snuggles withhis mom lol. Pick him up and cuddle him, he will really like that