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QUESTION: Hi, i have been feeding and (foster)caring for a young kitten for a couple of week. i wonder if it is sick this evening, because it's belly is big and harder than usual(gas?) and warm, and it is unusually quiet. can i give it pepto or something? it has been fine so far. today I mixed the formula with the canned food to make it more liquidy. it has always been able to eat these sparately before today.
ANSWER: Hi Tracy,
Do not give your cat Pepto. It has a compound in it that is in the same family as Aspirin. And Aspirin can poison your cat. Has your kit had a bowel movement? If he has then I wouldn't worry about him. Combining the foods together may cause either constipation or diarrhea. If he gets diarrhea cut back on the liquid. If he gets constipated add water to the food. Otherwise I don't think the combining of the foods will cause any problems that you should worry about. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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QUESTION: last question - promise. Kit needs a home! Best way to find it one? I remember as a child standing in front of the Supermarket giving away kittens...
Hi Tracy,
I'm combining your questions here. Don't leave wet food out. Leave out hard food. Here's a good link about cat nutrition. It has a lot of good advice here.
http://catinfo.org/index.htm
There are different ways to get a home for him. You can do Craig's list but be careful. I remember supermarket kittens. It's not too bad of an idea. Just asking around friends can work too. Make sure whoever gets him knows they can give him back if it doesn't work out. That way you know he will be okay. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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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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