Orphaned kittens...Sad news

[Dodgegal79]

I had a cat that sound like yours, she fell from a tree or something and hit her middle on something on the way down. She was ok but very brusied and sore for a few days. The vet just gave her some cortisone and said let her rest. She should be able to take care of the little one, just make sure she has food and water near by. Make sure the babies can't crawl in the water thou, I have seen them drown in water dishes.

 

[GwenFarms]

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I live on a farm and I am aware of the lives of barn cats. All of my farm cats are s/n/v. I take as good a care of them as my house cats. When they were sick or injured, there were rushed to the vet. That is what I mean of value.

I hope the momma kitty survives because I think she deserves better.

Nowhere did she say she didn't take care of her cats. I really don't think adults need to be patronized for their decisions. I am positive she is doing what she can for the cat within reason.

If your not offering constructive advice, or supportive words don't post at all. I think the mods would back me on that.

 

[jjthink]

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Unfortunately tylenol is a very serious no no.

Re: the aspirin, it's often employed by vets at the right dosage. Overdosage is highly toxic - even deadly - which is why many vets don't even offer it as an option unless they're sure the client will be sure to get the dosage absolutely right. When it's done right, it can offer welcome relief. If a cat is in terrific pain, it won't help much - relief may only come in the form of much more powerful drugs - probably steroidal drugs as prescribed by a vet.

If this momma cat could be nursing, above I suggested Rescue Remedy tho while I'm here let me add now that while I was typing this, one of my vet hospitals just called me to say not to worry about aspirin and kittens, that the 1/2 baby aspirin given to mom every 3 days will not cause a problem for the kittens if she's nursing.

If the momma is known to have liver problems, I would opt for the Rescue Remedy because conventional meds of many kinds are work for the liver.
JJ.

Edited to add info about aspirin and kittens nursing....

 

[redhen]

jj think...YOU ARE RIGHT...NO TYLENOL!...thank you for correcting me!!!..and i just called my vet to double check..;o)..and they all gave a definate"NO"....whew!...averted disaster!..i'm glad i never gave my cat any!....so i sincerly thank the heck out of you!...Wendy

 

[jjthink]

You are most sincerely welcome!!

JJ

 

[Farmer Kitty]

You can quite worrying about their Mother! She has passed away. She lasted longer than I thought she would but, I wanted to give her a chance.

The kittens are doing fine.

I have consulted with a vet as far as asprin and tylenol and Ibprophin go and they say NO! This is a vet office I work very closely with. I know the owners from dealing with the cattle end. They know that we do a lot of our own veternary work and have even told me that they do not like getting emergency calls from us as they know it isn't going to be something simple. Therefore, I will go with what my vet says about asprin, tylenol, and IB and not give it.

 

[Katy]

Any vet I've ever dealt with has said absolutely no aspirin or other over the counter pain relievers for a cat.

Sorry about the mama cat.

 

[BeckyLa]

Farmer Kitty, I am so sorry about your mother cat. It sounds likely that she was kicked by a cow or something. Good luck with your kittens, I'm sure they will do quite well under your care!

 

[Florida chick]

I am sorry about the mother cat, but more sorry she had zero worth to you. If you suspected "internal injuries" isn't it your duty as a compassionate, human, owner to have her put down humanely? I guess not.... As animal owners its our duty to care for them. We have a farm and we would never leave an animal to die on its own and not get it treatment.

 

[BeckyLa]

How extremely harsh, Florida Chick! And sooo uncalled for. You have absolutely no right to judge someone until you have walked it their shoes. For shame!