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it started off with her puking ones day, about 3 days in a row she puked once a day. she seemed fine eating, playing ex.. but then yesterday she wasn't. she hasn't pooped since yesterday and she wont eat ( so i have been force feeding her)all she wants to do is sleep. Also when i wake her she tries to get up but falls face first, it seems like she cant keep her own head up. one more thing she keeps putting her head all the way back and sleep like that too it seems it help her and she cries when i feed her or pick her up.
please help
Silvia
Hi Silvia,
This is something your vet should take of. There is something called fading kitten syndrome.
http://www.kittens-lair.net/raising-a-cat/fading-kitten-syndrome.html
Your kitten may have it. Make sure she is warm. And get her to the vet. 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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