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Cat Forum / General Topics / May 2004Need advice - taking 2 week-old kittens to vet
Was just wondering the best way to get 2 (out of litter of five) 2 week old kittens to the vet. These two have eye infections, their eyes have just opened. We're leaving for the vet's in about 4 hours, and was hoping someone has done this before. Should we take all, plus the mother? It would be a bit cramped in the carrier, but I trust mom would know not to sit on them. If we just take the two, what are the chances of mom rejecting them when we return, because they would smell different? Thanks! Rhonda >Was just wondering the best way to get 2 (out of litter of five) 2 week >old kittens to the vet. These two have eye infections, their eyes have [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Rhonda On your return do scent transfer. Rub Mom with a washcloth (or whatever) then gently rub the kittens. >Was just wondering the best way to get 2 (out of litter of five) 2 week >old kittens to the vet. These two have eye infections, their eyes have >just opened. I personally would take them all. The other kittens may also get the eye infections anyway. This way the vet could make sure they're all okay. It'd probably be the same charge for two or the bunch. This way everyone smells the same, the little ones have mom to make them feel secure and everyone gets a checkup. You could bring them in two carriers side by side. Being a vet assistance I advice you to take all of them as the eye infection will spread even to mom if not treated Thanks for the replies. We talked to the vet again, and she prescribed eye drops. If the kittens aren't showing improvement soon, we'll haul their furry little rears in! I never thought I'd be such a worried mom... Rhonda > Was just wondering the best way to get 2 (out of litter of five) 2 week > old kittens to the vet. These two have eye infections, their eyes have [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > If we just take the two, what are the chances of mom rejecting them when > we return, because they would smell different? If their eyes are just shut from dried pus, then a washcloth or qtip with warm water should unclog them. If it turns out to be an ongoing infection then may as well bring the whole family to the vet for a once-over. As to whether the mother would reject them? I;ve never seen that happen (we're talking about your housecat or a barn/feral cat?), but YMMV. pat
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