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We have a mommy cat who had 3 kittens of her own and she adopted 2. One of the adopted was very sick. We dropped her off at an animal hospital. Problem now, the mommy cat is not well and one of her kittens sounds sick with breathing problems, runny nose and gunk in the inside corner of his eyes. The mommy cat has 2 open sores on her lips, not bleeding, no puss coming out, just open sores and a black dot coming out underneath her nose, near her whiskers. And, another kitten has skin missing near his whiskers and a bald circular patch on his ear. I've never had these problems with any previous litter. What's going on?
Hi Gean,
The little one that you adopted has infected the rest. You need to get them to a vet. The little one could have given them any of many cat diseases. Your vet will be able to identify what they have and give you medicine for them. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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