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Hello,
Two days ago i adopted a two month old kitten, I a bit worried because her eyes are weeping, at first the liquid is clear and then it dries brown. I have another 5 years old cat and i have tried to keep them seperate in case it is contagious. The kitten also snores and quite loudly at that, is it possible that the two syptoms are linked.
The kitten was taken into my parents local vet about one month ago ( he offered her to me when I went in with my parents dog) but that means she was weened or abandoned by her mother at no more than one month old, I wondered if that also could be a factor.
Thank you in advance
Amelia
Hi Amelia,
It sounds like she might have an upper respiratory infection or the beginnings of Rhinotracheitis. Here's a link that can give a little more info.
http://www.2ndchance.info/rhinotracheitis.htm
Keep your other guy separated from her until she is better. And have the vet take a look at her. I don't believe that separating her from her mother at 4 weeks had anything to do with this.
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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