When should I take a stray kitten to the vet?

If he is injured, physically distressed or in obvious pain or discomfort, you will want to take him directly to a veterinarian for assessment and care. If he seems to be physically okay, but you are not planning on keeping the kitten, I’m sure you still want him to have safe shelter and the hope of a better life.

How often must you care for a kitten who is 3 weeks old?

If replacement feeding is chosen, the amounts listed on the product should be fed. Kittens less than two weeks of age require feedings every two to four hours. Kittens two to four weeks of age need feedings every four to six hours. Weaning, as described below, should begin at three to four weeks of age.

What do you do with stray kittens at night?

1. Bring the whole family inside to a quiet, small room (like a bathroom). You can also use a large dog crate, covered with a blanket.
2. Provide the mother cat and kittens with a carrier as a hiding place. Provide food and water, and a litter box placed as far away from the sleeping and eating area as possible.

What should I put out for stray kittens?

You can start feeding a stray a little bit of cat chow or canned food and plenty of fresh water. Stray kittens who are old enough to be weaned can have small amounts of kitten chow or canned food as well as fresh water.

Can stray kittens have rabies?

Rabies is always a concern, and widespread exposure of people to rabies has occurred from infected litters of kittens. Any stray (or recently rescued) animal that starts acting strangely should be considered a rabies-suspect and be taken to a vet immediately.

How can you tell how old a stray kitten is?

Let’s begin with kittens.

1. 1 Day Old: Ears folded and eyes are closed.
2. 3 Days Old: Ears will start to unfold.
3. 6 Days Old: Eyes will start to open a tiny bit.
4. 10 – 15 Days Old: Eyes will be fully open, but pupils will not dilate.
5. 2 Weeks Old: Kittens will start walking, but they will be very wobbly and uncoordinated.

Why do stray kittens follow you?

Stray cats usually follow a person if he wants to tell them something, or at least will try to make you aware of the fact that they are expressing their concern with you. It is up to you whether you will pay attention to them or just ignore.

What diseases can stray kittens carry?

Stray kittens can also carry various infectious diseases that can be transmitted to other cats in the household, such as feline leukemia virus, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Overall, the risks from adopting stray kittens are low, but they are real.

Should I be worried if a stray kitten bites me?

If the cat or dog that bit you is a stray, or a wild animal, call animal control. They will try to find the animal to test it for rabies. In this situation, your doctor may or may not recommend the rabies shots. If needed, report your bite incident to the proper authority.

What should you do after being bitten by a stray cat?

In the aftermath of being bitten by a stray cat, you might want to talk to your neighbors about what happened. The point here is not to frighten them. Instead, you are simply alerting them to the fact that there is a stray cat in the neighborhood, one that has already bitten you and might possibly bite someone else.

Should I be worried about a cat bite?

However, there is no need to panic over a cat bite. Step back, take a breath, and assess the situation. Avoiding panic is the best way to prevent escalation of the situation. First and foremost, assess the severity of your injury. Does it appear to be just a minor bite not likely to require stitches?

How long does it take for a stray cat to get rabies?

A trapped stray will be observed for 7 to 10 days to see if it develops rabies symptoms. If it doesn’t, that’s a good thing. But that still doesn’t mean the cat is disease-free. Animal control may decide to have the animal further tested for other diseases. They might also put the animal down, too.

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