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Hi I just bought an 8 week old kitten from the humane society , while she was in there she had a upper respitory infection and she was treated for it and it went away. well I get a free check up visit from the humane society after adopting my kitty and I just brought her back in b/c her poop was real runny and she was going more than usuall so they told me not to feed her as much and to only feed her 3 times a day. She also has this like gag/couch it almost sounds like she has a furball stuck in her throat but its not and they put her on amoxcyln that I giver her 2 a day well her poop has gotten better but she is still doing this gag type thing all the time and its been going on for about a week and a half , the meds not helping. so I was wondering before bringing her in again if you would maybe have any ideas of what it could be. thanks so much for your time .
Hi Jamie,
There is something called Bordetella bronchiseptica. I would have your vet check her for this. It's prevalent in catteries and shelters. Coughing is a major symptom of this. In fact the hairball cough is how most people describe what the cough sounds like.
Bb is resistant to Amoxicillin, but seems to be sensitive to just about every other antibiotic. Talk to your vet to switch over to Clavamox and or Baytril, either in conjunction, or on alternating weeks. The most important thing-treatment must be continued for at least 14 days! Some veterinarians recommend a 21 day treatment period.
After she is cured there is vaccine for this. Good luck and let me know how she does.
Ciao, Karen
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| Comment | thank you so much for the help with my new kitten, you really seemed to know what you were talking about, she is doing much better and I did get her on the medicine you suggested. she is now healthy and as playfull as ever. thanks for your time. thanks, Jamie | ||
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Karen Craft
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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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