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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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 Posted - May 02 2010 : 07:19:45 AM
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So, on Friday, I was going out to feed my pet steer, when I heard this AWFUL crying noise from inside one of our garden sheds. I went to check it out and it was a little kitten. LITTLE. And she was screaming her head off! The funny thing is, we have a feral cat, a female, who we knew had babies, but had never seen them. Thursday she had stood outside the cattle pasture and meowed her head off at me-I couldn't figure out what she wanted!
Anyway, the cat was stuck underneath some boxes, and I was able to get her free and inside the house, safe and warm. She was REALLY skinny. I've started bottle feeding her kitten milk, which she drinks like a pro. But, here's my concern. Her belly is swollen now. If it was a puppy, I wouldn't be concerned, because they usually have swollen bellies after eating and whatnot. I've never had such a young kitten though-we're guessing she's 3-4 weeks. I'm using a washcloth to get her "excretions", which is working fine, she's had one bowel movement last night, and has urintated more times than I can count. I just am not sure if the belly should be swollen or not. She doesn't seem uncomfortable or anything, but, I worry nonetheless, that it could be gas or worms. I didn't see any worms in her poop though. Any help would be appreciated!
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 08:15:14 AM
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megan, good job saving the kitty. was it swollen when you found it? what does the poop look like? does it smell funny? are the eyes bright? what are you using to feed it? milk replacer? need more info sherrye
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 08:16:26 AM
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i meant to ask is her belly tight like a drum? like bloat?
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 09:05:36 AM
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kittens bellys will swell like puppys from eating also. as long as she is eating, her poop is not water and mucusy, her eyes are bright and clear, she probaly is fine
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 12:27:25 PM
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Yay! Well, we found her mama, and I put her in with her mama. I'll check on her tonight and make sure she's not being "rejected" by the mom. We'll see.
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 5:58:16 PM
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Hey Megan, this might be a bit late, but constant swelling and her skinny physique might mean she has intestinal worms. Often, puppies and kittens do have this, usually a standard dewormer expels them.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 8:41:00 PM
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Megan:
You are a hero in my eyes. I'm a cat saver and lover!!!! Hurray for you, Megan. Give the kitty a hug for me. Did you name it yet? Keep us posted.
Marly
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - May 02 2010 : 9:29:42 PM
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I'm glad you rescued that little kitten. I rescued one about a year ago and she is now a beautiful cat who rules my brother's house.
Cindy
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