We've done a scary thing. Pics too.

[SarahBeth9394]

Deb I would risk it too. When we bought our first house and were no longer restricted by rental agreements it took me all of 2 days to get a cat. We moved into our house in Victorville and I got up at 2am to use the restroom and while I was sitting there I watched a mouse squeeze under the bathroom door, look up at me, and squeeze out. I got up went to the hall and watched it run to the front door and squeeze under it. I went to bed and told the hubby I was getting a cat tomorrow. So he brings up that it will cost money. I said only the supplies and I would get the cat for free. I called two vets the next day and found a kitten before 10am . She's a fantabulous mouser.

 

[gritsar]

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Are you sure it's that? Isn't a symptom of FIP diarrhea?

No it is not. FIP is pretty much silent til the point of death. The runny poo is more than likely due to food. I gave them some kitten replacement formula tonight and they lapped it up!!!

Not exactly true. Most times FIP is a silent killer but it can have symptoms, one of which is diarrhea.

From the exact same link you were given earlier: Cats that have been initially exposed to the feline coronavirus usually show no obvious symptoms. Some cats may show mild upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal discharge. Other cats may experience a mild intestinal disease and show symptoms such as diarrhea. FIP being a viral disease caused by certain strains of the corona virus.

I doubt your kittens are showing symptoms of FIP already, just correcting a misnomer.

 

[pbjmaker]

Can't you take them to the vet, get their first shots, find out their age and have them checked for worms? You're going to have to take them to the vet eventually anyway to get their shots so why not just do it now?

 

[gritsar]

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Agreed.

 

[~Wind~]

I just wanted to put out there that not everyone vaccinates their cats. So they might not be going to the vet eventually. Around here farm cats very rarely get vaccinated. And they are some of the healthiest cats I've met.

I am very much againt over vaccinating animals. There is no reason for it. If you actually call the makers of most "yearly" vaccines they will tell you themselves that most are good for 2-4 years and dont actually need to be done every year.

I know that we never vaccinate our cats and our cats basically never go to the vets, if I cant treat them then they might go, but unless i know that taking them will save them I'm not going to spend my money. That being said I am able to take care of most things myself right down to sutures/casting and prefer to treat most things naturally. If you didnt have the knowledge or experience to deal with most things yourself i can see going to the vet more often.

 

[debilorrah]

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No it is not. FIP is pretty much silent til the point of death. The runny poo is more than likely due to food. I gave them some kitten replacement formula tonight and they lapped it up!!!

Not exactly true. Most times FIP is a silent killer but it can have symptoms, one of which is diarrhea.

From the exact same link you were given earlier: Cats that have been initially exposed to the feline coronavirus usually show no obvious symptoms. Some cats may show mild upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal discharge. Other cats may experience a mild intestinal disease and show symptoms such as diarrhea. FIP being a viral disease caused by certain strains of the corona virus.

I doubt your kittens are showing symptoms of FIP already, just correcting a misnomer.

Thank you. Information is our friend. I doubt it too since they had it the moment they arrived. I am going to get wormer tomorrow, however someone on FB mentioned DE. We do have food grade DE. Anyone know what dose to give a tiny kitten.

I still think they have a better chance here than they did with Mr. Clueless.

 

[debilorrah]

Maybe I am Ms. Clueless now

I always thought they couldn't GET their shot until they were 12 weeks. These guys are nowhere near that. Though I can report that they have gone from sleeping all day to climbing up my legs and going totally beserk on the string hanging from my jammies. I think I am gonna name the black on Conan

He is a BEAST!!!

Their fur is no longer wiry feeling either. They are just the tinyest kittens I have ever seen, and I have had newborns before!!!

 

[debilorrah]

~Wind~ :

I just wanted to put out there that not everyone vaccinates their cats. So they might not be going to the vet eventually. Around here farm cats very rarely get vaccinated. And they are some of the healthiest cats I've met.

I am very much againt over vaccinating animals. There is no reason for it. If you actually call the makers of most "yearly" vaccines they will tell you themselves that most are good for 2-4 years and dont actually need to be done every year.

I know that we never vaccinate our cats and our cats basically never go to the vets, if I cant treat them then they might go, but unless i know that taking them will save them I'm not going to spend my money. That being said I am able to take care of most things myself right down to sutures/casting and prefer to treat most things naturally. If you didnt have the knowledge or experience to deal with most things yourself i can see going to the vet more often.

Oh they will get their shots. Basics, but they will get them. I have a really good, reasonably priced vet, and they let us make payments. Unfortunately they don't treat chickens

 

[redhen]

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Not exactly true. Most times FIP is a silent killer but it can have symptoms, one of which is diarrhea.

From the exact same link you were given earlier: Cats that have been initially exposed to the feline coronavirus usually show no obvious symptoms. Some cats may show mild upper respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal discharge. Other cats may experience a mild intestinal disease and show symptoms such as diarrhea. FIP being a viral disease caused by certain strains of the corona virus.

I doubt your kittens are showing symptoms of FIP already, just correcting a misnomer.

Thank you. Information is our friend. I doubt it too since they had it the moment they arrived. I am going to get wormer tomorrow, however someone on FB mentioned DE. We do have food grade DE. Anyone know what dose to give a tiny kitten.

I still think they have a better chance here than they did with Mr. Clueless.

DE wont do a thing Debi.. thats stuff is junk. In MY experience..
If they have worms, they'll need REAL, reliable meds to get rid of them.

 

[debilorrah]

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Thank you. Information is our friend. I doubt it too since they had it the moment they arrived. I am going to get wormer tomorrow, however someone on FB mentioned DE. We do have food grade DE. Anyone know what dose to give a tiny kitten.

I still think they have a better chance here than they did with Mr. Clueless.

DE wont do a thing Debi.. thats stuff is junk. In MY experience..
If they have worms, they'll need REAL, reliable meds to get rid of them.

That is what I thought, I am just concerned about them being so young and using regular wormer on them. What about pumpkin? It is abundant this time of year and I have always heard it is a natural wormer.

I mean if I have to I will get the regular stuff. I am just concerned they are so small. I think I wanna go back and ask that guy, just where DID you get these kittens from??? With no mother cat. Odd.

ETA: I see no worms in their stool, but have been informed that the runny poop could mean worms. ????