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MAGS69 - 04 Dec 2005 09:37 GMT

I am concerned about a kitten that I just picked up friday night and today
is sunday morning, I was told that it was checked for worms and paresites
and was negative on both, in fact I have the paperwork to prove it. But
here is the question it's 6 weeks old and has been eating and drinking but
has not urinated or moved it's bowels. I have thee other cat's and have
never had this problem. Is this normal. And one other thing the kitten did
have a cold and was put on antibiotics and that stops monday, could that
be the reason that it is not using the litter box. It goes into the litter
box and squats but never goes. It is very happy purring and running around
and it does not act at all sick what should I do I feel as though these
are mixed signals. please help.

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Camilla Baird - 04 Dec 2005 11:02 GMT

> I am concerned about a kitten that I just picked up friday night and today
> is sunday morning, I was told that it was checked for worms and paresites
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> and it does not act at all sick what should I do I feel as though these
> are mixed signals. please help.

First of all this kitten should still be at home with its mother and
siblings. 6 weeks is much too young for a kitten to move. :-(

Have you checked the kitten for constipation? or infection in the
bladder or urinary tract?
Yes, antibiotics can give young kittens constipation.

Camilla

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caleb - 05 Dec 2005 19:55 GMT

"First of all this kitten should still be at home with its mother",
this is an unacceptable opening. In fact, it has been proven that a
kitten can be removed from the mother at as little as five weeks with
no adverse affects. While it is best for a kitten to be with mommy for
around 8 weeks, it is not detrimental for a kitty to be out at 5 or 6
weeks old when seperated, as long as the kitten is eating and drinking
water normally.

As for the not passing urine or stool, that is cause for great concern.
A visit to the vet is most defently advisable immediately! Your new
kitty may have ingested something that is blocking the digestinal
tract. As I am sure that you are aware, kittens are like crawling
infants, they must have a clean environment, only the situation is
harder to control due to the fact that a kitten has a larger range and
control of its environment.

Any vet will tell you that a cat will find areasin your house and
things that you never would have imagined to be in your house or yard.
And every one has heard the old addage: "Curiosity killed the cat!"
For most indoor-outdoor cats, this is not a problem, but for young
kittens and indoor only cats, it is. For the most part cats will eat
stuff and not have any problems. I have been owned by many cats over
the years, and have seen many different problems arise, seen many
different things go into my cats mouth and thought ' How can that be
good?', but most times no problems show up.

Bottom line, it is unlikely that any one that posts on this or any
other board can give you accurate advice about what to do. The
veterinarian is the only place to go in this situation. The vet can
look at you kitty friend and take x-ray pictures to properly diagnose
what is going on. DO NOT wait to get this taken care of!

Please let me know how this turns out.

Steve

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grumpy@mailinator.com - 06 Dec 2005 05:12 GMT

> "First of all this kitten should still be at home with its mother",
> this is an unacceptable opening. In fact, it has been proven that a
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> weeks old when seperated, as long as the kitten is eating and drinking
> water normally.

Bullshit, complete and utter bullshit!

11-12 weeks.

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caleb - 06 Dec 2005 19:54 GMT

Now now, no need to get rude. It is completely fine that you have that
opinion.

The fact that I stated was that at as early as 5 weeks a kitten can be
seperated, AS long as certain criteria are meet. The kitten must be
weened completely, eating solid food regularly, drinking from a water
bowl or dish with no problems, and show no psychological truama.

The not moving stool or voiding the bladder MAY be a sign of
psychological stress or trauma. Only a vet can make that distinction
after an exam.

Now then, I will concede that a kitten may need to be with mommy
through 12 weeks if needed. You are right about that Grumpy.

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Camilla Baird - 09 Dec 2005 00:55 GMT

Who/Where/When has it been proven that a kitten can be separated from
its mother and siblings at 5-6 weeks or even 8 weeks of age with no
adverse effects? Where can I read more about this research and
conclusion? How old is this literature?
Camilla

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caleb - 09 Dec 2005 15:39 GMT

> > "First of all this kitten should still be at home with its mother",
> > this is an unacceptable opening. In fact, it has been proven that a
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> conclusion? How old is this literature?
> Camilla

In the U.S., it is widely accepted that a kitten in good health can be
seperated once weened and showing no real dependency on it mother or
siblings. Most vets here will agree that this will happen around 6 - 8
weeks. While there are other factors to consider, if a cat is eating
heathly, drinking enough fluids and moving the bowls normally there is
no reason to keep a cat with its mother and siblings.

But, then again, this is what my life expriences have shown me.

Steve

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Camilla Baird - 09 Dec 2005 17:54 GMT

>>>"First of all this kitten should still be at home with its mother",
>>>this is an unacceptable opening. In fact, it has been proven that a
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>
> Steve

Where I come from - in Denmark ;-) - it is widely accepted that kittens
must be with their mother and siblings till *at least* 12 weeks of age
for socialisation reasons. From age 8 - 12 weeks they learn cat language
and cat behaviour.
Different cultures, different traditions.
Camilla

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