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Oh my god, urgent advice! Am so worried!

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#1 ·
I have a kitten, my husband bought her.
The lady said she was eight weeks but I think she is closer to six, she is very small and she tries to suckle me whenever I cuddle her.

Anyway, my neighbour who also accidently bought a kitten much younger than she thought suggested giving her a bottle of replacement milk and she still had some so gave it to me.

I gave her the bottle, she was growling her little head off while drinking it, when she finished, I noticed that she had bitten off and swallowed pretty much the entire teat!!!

Please tell me it will just pass through?!?!
I am so worried :(
 
#53 ·
I really don't know re the butter, as I've always had proper meds, so never had to use it. Try givin gher a good sized blob. Shouldn't take mush more for a 7 week old. She shouldn't dehydrate if you have plenty of water down for her. The stools should be soft, not completely runny, so monitor her closely. Really hoping she sicked up the rubber, but you need to continue to monitor her intake very, very closely. If you can, have a feel of her tummy a few times every day. It should feel soft and pliable before a meal, and nice and rounded afterwards. If it's distended and/or hard before feeding, that's further evidence to support the idea of a blockage.

Perhaps she is Ok, but you now need to be thinking about what you'll do if she isn't. Insurance won't cover this now, so you need to be putting out feelers to see where you could borrow money from, should the need arise. Better to have it and not need it and all that...
 
#55 ·
I'm sure the 'rude' vet staff get tired of seeing people take on pets they can't afford.

Is there a rescue you can turn her over to so she can be treated as needed?

I wouldn't spend my last penny on a microchip :confused: and every vet I've seen implants then scans, they'd never put another one in. Very strange
What she said.

I have no wish to be unkind but I struggle to understand why you would take this kittie if you don't have the means to take proper care of her.

If the swallowed teat is causing an obstruction, then she's going to need surgery, and you have made it clear you can't pay for that.

Animals cost you money throughout their lives and it isn't fair to take them if you can't provide essential care.

I agree you should, for the sake of the kitten, look to see if she can be taken into rescue.
 
#56 ·
You have no wish to be unkind but you say that?
Do you have any idea how hurtful comments like that are?

My pets are very well cared for.
They have food and water and shelter, they are clean, wormed, flea free, vaccinated, spayed etc.
I would have gotten insurance but have only had the cat a matter of days and was not expecting a freak accident like this to happen, let alone so soon.

Do you have hundreds, maybe even thousands just sitting around waiting?
Most people don't.
It's one thing to pay 'essential care' costs like wormers or vaccines.
It's quite another to face having to pay hundreds upfront.
A major operation is hardly a run of the mill, everyday pet care occurrence.
 
#57 ·
Just got back from the vets.
Don't know what to make it of it to be honest.

The vet was unconcerned, said she was incredibly lively, still drinking, pooing fine, soft abdomen, not in pain.
She thinks the picking at food is normal and she was probably eating a lot in one go at first through stress?

She was not at all amused by Amy's diet and wants me to feed water and royal canin dry....

I decided that as she appeared okay to get her microchipped while I was there.
Amy has two microchips because she bit and scratched the nurse and vet so hard they let go of her after the first one :D
The vet should not have microchipped this kitten at 7 weeks.Pet log state that kittens should be no younger than 8 weeks old.

The mis fired chip was likely in her fur somewhere,did they not run the scanner over it to see if it was lodged there? The vet doesnt seem experienced in microchipping imo.

I think if this kitten is eating,drinking and playing then there is likely nothing to worry about.

I wouldnt be worrying unless the kitten wasnt eating/drinking or playing. Try to relax and enjoy her.
 
#58 ·
If she is eating drinking playing and pooping I woundnt worry... Just keep an eye on her over the next few days ... I am in agreement she shouldn't have been chipped at that age ... But it's done now . Do get her vaccinated as soon as you can .. Indoor cats can and do pick up virus so better to be safe than very sorry
 
#59 ·
I know that now :(
They aren't a very good vets unfortunately.

No, they tried to put the first one in but she was being very feisty and at some point bit the nurse hard enough to make her scream, they let go of her then simply got a better hold of her and chipped her again, the nurse commented that she had two chips and they scanned her.

I hope you are right, she certainly doesn't 'look' in any way sick.
 
#60 ·
Just got back from the vets.
Don't know what to make it of it to be honest.

The vet was unconcerned, said she was incredibly lively, still drinking, pooing fine, soft abdomen, not in pain.
She thinks the picking at food is normal and she was probably eating a lot in one go at first through stress?

She was not at all amused by Amy's diet and wants me to feed water and royal canin dry....

I decided that as she appeared okay to get her microchipped while I was there.
Amy has two microchips because she bit and scratched the nurse and vet so hard they let go of her after the first one :D
Good reason right there to never go back to that place!

Sorry they were so nasty and pushed for things Amy didn't need. As for the vet nurse screaming, how unprofessional can you get. I would think being bitten is a daily occurrence in her job, what a drama queen. Bletch.

I agree with the others who said they think she is okay. A whole chick was probably just too much for her little tummy all at once.

It's been ..what...55 hours or so? Kittens have such quick digestion, especially raw fed...I am not a vet but I would think if that thing was going to cause her trouble you'd know it by now.

Keep dissecting the poop though!
 
#61 ·
you state the £40 you have spend was the last money you have and are annoyed that you are unable to choose another vet.
you should be actually grateful that there is a facility like the Pdsa available and stop bitching about them.
it is your responsibility to care for your pets and this includes any veterinary bills.
you don't necessary need hundreds or thousands as you write although it can happen if you are unlucky.
you could have saved before getting a kitten and there are insurances who will provide cover from day one.
you also have a dog and I guess this one will also be under the care of the Pdsa.
you have only yourself to blame for the lack of veterinary choice like countless other people who just get a pet without planing.

bye the way it is not funny to get bitten by a cat or kitten .

trudy
 
#62 ·
you state the £40 you have spend was the last money you have and are annoyed that you are unable to choose another vet.
you should be actually grateful that there is a facility like the Pdsa available and stop bitching about them.
it is your responsibility to care for your pets and this includes any veterinary bills.
you don't necessary need hundreds or thousands as you write although it can happen if you are unlucky.
you could have saved before getting a kitten and there are insurances who will provide cover from day one.
you also have a dog and I guess this one will also be under the care of the Pdsa.
you have only yourself to blame for the lack of veterinary choice like countless other people who just get a pet without planing.

bye the way it is not funny to get bitten by a cat or kitten .

trudy
Let's just keep this civil... Guessing your the perfect one

The kitten has receive care that's the main thing, personally I woundnt use PDSA if they paid me as I have heard so many horrible story .. Lucky for me I don't have too

No one is to blame... If we stopped everything due to money issues we woundnt do or have most of the things in life ...
 
#63 · (Edited)
I was going to mention that too a whole chicken is probably the reason behind her been sick - greedy kitten syndrome.

Defo get this tiny baby off the dry no good for such a tiny baby.

We raw feed our guys and the results in are kittens are amazing i will give you a link so you can make a order if you wish its really fab to have them on. All our kitten leave between 1.5 - 2 kg on this diet.

Cat Christmas Feast - Natural Instinct

I probably would mess with her diet too much with oils etc as you dont want to put her tiny body though lots of changes and possibly give her the runs, runs in a young kitten isnt good they can go down hill quickly as they dehydrate pretty rapidly.

Lots of vet visits for a tiny kitten isnt the best idea imo as stress can cause all sort of problens in a kitten.

Btw lots of kitten suckle if they leave mum early,some times if they have not left mum for 13 week they can still be sucklers.

She is old enough to lap milk up so let her do that,give her some goats milk...but NEVER cows milk.
 
#64 · (Edited)
I think Amy is already fed an all raw diet, mostly whole prey. It was the vet who was pushing the RC dry. Of course.:p

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I feed my girls raw so she is getting things like day old chicks, mice, chicken wings, ribs.
She has some natures menu raw cat food as well.
After sparkle posted that I figured the feathers and fur would be sufficient fiber/padding, to help the thing through.
 
#66 ·
Good reason right there to never go back to that place!

Sorry they were so nasty and pushed for things Amy didn't need. As for the vet nurse screaming, how unprofessional can you get. I would think being bitten is a daily occurrence in her job, what a drama queen. Bletch.

I agree with the others who said they think she is okay. A whole chick was probably just too much for her little tummy all at once.

It's been ..what...55 hours or so? Kittens have such quick digestion, especially raw fed...I am not a vet but I would think if that thing was going to cause her trouble you'd know it by now.

Keep dissecting the poop though!
She did get them good though!
She was like a wild animal, it would have been very amusing seeing two grown women wincing and struggling to control such a teeny kitten had it not been so painful for her.

I hope so and I will.
 
#67 ·
She did get them good though!
She was like a wild animal, it would have been very amusing seeing two grown women wincing and struggling to control such a teeny kitten had it not been so painful for her.

I hope so and I will.
If they were experienced enough it would have been over before she new what hit her.I chip my own kitten,but i use the new mini chip its a bit kinder to them.
 
#68 · (Edited)
you state the £40 you have spend was the last money you have and are annoyed that you are unable to choose another vet.
you should be actually grateful that there is a facility like the Pdsa available and stop bitching about them.
it is your responsibility to care for your pets and this includes any veterinary bills.
you don't necessary need hundreds or thousands as you write although it can happen if you are unlucky.
you could have saved before getting a kitten and there are insurances who will provide cover from day one.
you also have a dog and I guess this one will also be under the care of the Pdsa.
you have only yourself to blame for the lack of veterinary choice like countless other people who just get a pet without planing.

bye the way it is not funny to get bitten by a cat or kitten .

trudy
Aren't you a little charmer.
For your information, I did not ask for the cat.
My husband just walked in with her.
How do you plan for something your not expecting?

Care to name this insurance company?

I haven't bitched about the pdsa.
I complained about the PRACTICE, not the charity.
The decision to deny me pdsa registration is individual practice policy because I have a kitten.

My dog is not under pdsa care.
She needed care when she was younger which I paid for by payment plan.
Pdsa do not cover vaccination, parasite control or spaying which is all she visits for now.

BY the way, not bye, if you happened to be the vet she bit, I don't think I would be able to stop myself laughing.
 
#69 ·
im sorry you are having problems, i know my local pdsa registers you straight away as long as you have the correct paper work, showing you get housing benefit and ( i think ) council tax reduction, if you dont have that they give you a form to get stamped at the local council office or give you the option to ring the council and get them to fax the correct info straight to the vets, once thats done the registration lasts for 6 months and you can register 3 pets but only one pedegree or pure breed...it has been a while since i was registered there but the rules havent changed ( i just checked with my aunt who was there on monday ) so i dont know why the pdsa near you has such different rules, i thought they would all run the same way...it must make things so difficult.

It is hard when you are given any animal you havent planned for, its happened to me more than once and it can be tough...very tough but i have no doubt you have the kittens best interests at heart, i hope shes feeling better xxx
 
#70 ·
I 'should' be able to register as according to the website I am eligible and i am in receipt of both of those benefits.

When I spoke to the receptionist she said she had spoken to pdsa and confirmed and I would need to bring in paperwork proving receipt of benefit and pay for the consultation.

But when I actually arrived, the vet said that I couldnt, that the Practise would not accept me because Amy is a kitten.

Fortunately, Amy hasn't actually had any treatment, just a check and a chip.
I am hoping and praying that she doesn't need any and continues to act nice and lively.
 
#71 ·
To start with I would Never go back to that vets , they sound total morons and very unprofessional. Being scratched and bit is part of a vets career !

I would never use the PDSA either as they have botched so many ops, one recently ruined a cats eye by operating and botching it and cut the cornea , the cat ended up losing her eye !

I personally would cut down on my own personal expenditure and get good insurance or a cat fund at the bank set up.

There have been weeks when I have had cereal, beans on toast or just toast to eat to pay my vet bills.
It depends on how devoted you are to caring properly for your cat .

Just because you are on benefits as I am too, it doesn't give you the right to free cat care .
No, I haven't got an endless supply of money either and have an account at my vets , still in arrears , BUT , I would go without myself to keep them healthy .
It's up to you at the end of the day !
 
#72 · (Edited)
I 'should' be able to register as according to the website I am eligible and i am in receipt of both of those benefits.

But when I actually arrived, the vet said that I couldnt, that the Practise would not accept me because Amy is a kitten.
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you really should contact them about that, there must be a contact number somewhere ( i just tried the pdsa website and its not working for me right now ) because it shouldnt matter whether the animal is young or old you can register 3 pets, they run a vaccination and wellness clinic at my local pdsa for puppies and kittens, which you pay for but is a little cheaper than a regular vet, unless your practice runs things very differently you most certainly can register a kitten. I've done it myself in the past, it was a long time ago but i definitely registered when the only pets i had were kittens. I sounds like he vet is making his own rules up, which isnt right.

On a side note, my Kitten finnley is now 6 months old, i got him on the day he turned 6 weeks, i knew his age but taking him away from his mum at that age wasnt my choice, him and his brothers were being rehomed that day to anyone who would have him and i couldnt see him go to just anyone..My Finn is fine, a healthy, energetic, boisterous 6 month old, so yes 6 weeks is young to leave their mum but they can grow up just fine.

EDIT...the pdsa site is working today and it states
Don't wait until your pet is sick or injured. Find out today if PDSA can help you.
All popular pets are treated, dogs, cats and those described as 'small furries'
PDSA only treats one pedigree pet per household.
We always invite pet owners to make a voluntary contribution for treatment provided.

nothing there about not registering kittens...this is a link to thier contact us page Home - Contact Us Page
 
#73 ·
Aren't you a little charmer.
For your information, I did not ask for the cat.
My husband just walked in with her.
How do you plan for something your not expecting?

Care to name this insurance company?

I haven't bitched about the pdsa.
I complained about the PRACTICE, not the charity.
The decision to deny me pdsa registration is individual practice policy because I have a kitten.

My dog is not under pdsa care.
She needed care when she was younger which I paid for by payment plan.
Pdsa do not cover vaccination, parasite control or spaying which is all she visits for now.

BY the way, not bye, if you happened to be the vet she bit, I don't think I would be able to stop myself laughing.
well I don't aim to be a "little charmer"just fed up of people like you who take on pets,have no plans how to provide for them if the become ill and think providing food and a home is enough,then complaint if vets don't bend over backwards to their needs.
any responsible person would discuss it with their partner first before bringing an animal home and yes their are pet insurances covering from day one but it is not my job to find them for you and too late now anyway .
it is simply not through that the pdsa won't register kittens they just don't cover the things you already mentioned but a responsible pet owner should provide for vaccines,castrations and antiparasite treatment themselves anyway.

yes I can imagine you laughing about cat bites because you have no idea how much damage they can cause and although vets and nurses might expect bites and scratches can happen it is neither amusing nor the norm.
 
#74 ·
you state the £40 you have spend was the last money you have and are annoyed that you are unable to choose another vet.
you should be actually grateful that there is a facility like the Pdsa available and stop bitching about them.
it is your responsibility to care for your pets and this includes any veterinary bills.
you don't necessary need hundreds or thousands as you write although it can happen if you are unlucky.
you could have saved before getting a kitten and there are insurances who will provide cover from day one.
you also have a dog and I guess this one will also be under the care of the Pdsa.
you have only yourself to blame for the lack of veterinary choice like countless other people who just get a pet without planing.

bye the way it is not funny to get bitten by a cat or kitten .

trudy
Actually red repped for this! What an attitude, you have obviously never had an emergency! The kitten is afaik too young to be insured and an emergency crops up, the main thing is that shes been treated and is obviously loved and being looked after. One day you might find yourself in a similar situation!

"There but for the grace of god go I"

well I don't aim to be a "little charmer"just fed up of people like you who take on pets,have no plans how to provide for them if the become ill and think providing food and a home is enough,then complaint if vets don't bend over backwards to their needs.
any responsible person would discuss it with their partner first before bringing an animal home and yes their are pet insurances covering from day one but it is not my job to find them for you and too late now anyway .
it is simply not through that the pdsa won't register kittens they just don't cover the things you already mentioned but a responsible pet owner should provide for vaccines,castrations and antiparasite treatment themselves anyway.

yes I can imagine you laughing about cat bites because you have no idea how much damage they can cause and although vets and nurses might expect bites and scratches can happen it is neither amusing nor the norm.
Seriously, a kitten bite? they have TINY teeth! Plus they wouldn't of been bitten if they didn't try and give her a chip when she was far too young! I don't get how slating this woman is going to help anything.
 
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#75 ·
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Seriously, a kitten bite? they have TINY teeth! Plus they wouldn't of been bitten if they didn't try and give her a chip when she was far too young! I don't get how slating this woman is going to help anything.
Kittens have very sharp teeth and the only way they know to bite is full-on. It can be very painful. None of us where there, we didn't see how the kitten was handled and so on, but I'm surprised even on a young kitten the chipping hurt. Maybe they were unlucky, maybe they were careless, we have no idea.
 
#76 ·
This poor woman has come on here for help because she clearly cares about her kitten.

When we got Alfie we didn't insure him the very first day and on day 2 he had stomach problems which we spent a fortune on and are now excluded from his insurance policy. These things happen. We happened to have the money to afford it.. Just about and only because both my partner and I had recently been paid. Had it been near the end of the month we would have struggled to afford it - we both work in recognised professions and reasonably well paid jobs. Not everyone has money to spare, every day of every month. Having recently researched pet insurance thoroughly I certainly did find any that would pay out in the first few days of cover. However, I'm willing to stand corrected. If you know of such insurance companies - why not post the name? I'm sure it would benefit many people to know such things? And more importantly, benefit the cats? Or is that not your agenda here?

By the sounds of the person the OP got the cat from, taken from her mother so young, lied about the age etc. we should be thankful that the kitten ended up somewhere where someone cares about her and not in the hands of a BYB or worse.

She came on here for help and assistance and gets vilified in the process. These forums can be a very helpful place but the nastiness that goes on is really not acceptable. What's done is done - all these ifs and buts an maybes do no good to help with the actual situation that is taking place.

A good number of people on here could do with getting off their high horse and showing a bit of humility.

OP I really hope that Amy is going to be ok. Sadly I have no experience to offer concrete advice to you but I just wanted to show my support in the face of the rude reactions you've received from posters who merely search out threads so that they can have a go at others to make themselves feel better.
 
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