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We trapped a 3-4 week old feral kitten. Over two She gained weight eating canned and dry Meow Mix. She was playful and exploring the house.
Three days ago she became lethargic--just wants to sleep. She staggers when she walks with her high quarters fall out from under her. We have to encourage her to take food and water. She pees when I put her in the litter box. Poops are smaller and less frequent. A couple times she starred imploringly into our eyes. She vomited a very small amount yesterday and the day before.
We see no worms at her anus or in her poops. She had fleas but we used flea shampoo and did not get it on her face.
At what age is Fading Kitten Syndrome? Just during the 1-2nd week? Or does it happen to older kittens too?
We gave her a lot of attention and stimulating play. She seemed very happy and healthy.
Bruce,
At this age there are all kinds of bacterial and viral diseases kittens cat get. This kitten should be taken to a veterinarian immediately!!!!! Truthfully, 3-4 weeks is very, very young and this kitten is a weanling. Until they are 8 weeks of age, they can get immunity to many diseases from mother's milk. This kittens immune system may be somewhat compromised through no fault of your own.
As, this kitten should see a vet ASAP!!!!!!!!!!
Concerned regards... Norm.
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Answers by Expert:
Norman Auspitz
Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.
Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.
Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.
Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook
Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.
Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.
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