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Cat Forum / General Topics / July 2003advice needed for kitten
ok i got a 10 week old kitten and i recently had to put my dog down ever since he left my cat isnt going in the litter box going on the carpet she mostly poo on it what should i do to get her straighten out cause i think its a revenge cause the dog is gone could that be possible? thanx in advance Highly unlikely. At that age the kitten should be taken to the vet for a full checkup. Also make sure the litter box is clean! > ok i got a 10 week old kitten and i recently had to put my dog down ever > since he left my cat isnt going in the litter box going on the carpet she > mostly poo on it what should i do to get her straighten out cause i think > its a revenge cause the dog is gone could that be possible? thanx in advance she did go to the vet for her shots and had a full checkup and the litter is always clean see she is my moms kitten and her responsability i help her in some ways but the feeding and the litter is her responsability when she is at home > Highly unlikely. > At that age the kitten should be taken to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > mostly poo on it what should i do to get her straighten out cause i think > > its a revenge cause the dog is gone could that be possible? thanx in advance > she did go to the vet for her shots and had a full checkup and the litter is > always clean see she is my moms kitten and her responsability i help her in > some ways but the feeding and the litter is her responsability when she is > at home I do think grief over loss can cause stress problems, of which, this is one sign. Try getting some Feliway spray. It *can* be useful in some cases for easing stress and curbing these problems. She may also need a lot of extra attention right now. I suggest going to www.petloss.com also and reading on animal grief and getting some input from others who may be experiencing the same thing. I'm sorry to hear about your dog. It doesn't *seem* like the kitten would have been around the dog enough to have this much of a problem, but if the dog mothered her, it could be. karen they played alot mostly rough playing thought the dog would hurt the kitten but he didnt my dog was fine one day then the stroke the next day and after that had to put him to sleep > > she did go to the vet for her shots and had a full checkup and the litter is > > always clean see she is my moms kitten and her responsability i help her in [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > karen > they played alot mostly rough playing thought the dog would hurt the kitten > but he didnt my dog was fine one day then the stroke the next day and after > that had to put him to sleep So kitten has had some very dramatic changes in a short period. Taken from mom, new home, new playmate disappears. I would still call the vet and see what they think but you might also Keep him in one room for now to perhaps encourage some security. Karen Regardless of whose responsibility it is, check, as cats can be particular about their litter boxes. Making sure they are kept clean is one of the most basic things any cat owner can look at when they are having a problem with the cat's habits. Since you have a relationship with a vet, you can always call the office, tell the receptionist what is going on, and ask their opinion too. Reasonable vets provide info over the phone, and will only tell you to bring the animal in when they truly think it is necessary. > she did go to the vet for her shots and had a full checkup and the litter is > always clean see she is my moms kitten and her responsability i help her in [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > > its a revenge cause the dog is gone could that be possible? thanx in > advance Reasonable vets provide > info over the phone, and will only tell > you to bring the animal in when they truly > think it is necessary. Where do you find these wonderful vets that you speak so highly of in every post? This is not the real world. > Reasonable vets provide > > info over the phone, and will only tell [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Where do you find these wonderful vets that you speak so highly of in > every post? This is not the real world. I come from Hampshire UK.... I have had 3 different vets in the last few months due to the other vets being so un helpful! you get in there and they don't really listen to what you are saying or what you want/need to know! and the receptionists on the phones haven't got a clue about animals! you can tell they just want your money! they cannot even be bothered to explain what and why they are treating your pets, just stick a needle in and say nothing! my cat had a snap blood test done for FeLV/FIV the vet took her out of the room shaved a 2" square of fur from her chest to take blood! he didn't even ask if he could do this I would of said "no" they is no need to shave just to take blood! this was over a month ago and it still hasn't completely grown back. he then gave me a bill for ?56.05 when the receptionist had said it would be ?38.05 when I rang to make the appointment However I now have found a really nice vet, who explained what and why she was treating the kitten, and her receptionist is full of knowledge too, and most helpful on the phone, she also said to call back at a certain time if I wanted to speak to the vet in person. I think you should really shop around to find a vet that suits you rather than just picking the most local or cheapest! you pay a lot of money to the vets! you should feel comfortable and be able to ask what you need to know. We are lucky in this area we have plenty of vets to choose from.  SignatureLuv 'n stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk they dont have any decent vets here i brought a guinea pig to the vet to have his ear checked and the vet wanted to put him to sleep cause he had a big sore in his ear ended up paying 200$ can for the vet visit also its impossible to speak to a vet cause when i called the receptionist didnt know how much is it for a shot thats another vet for the cat and also another vet wanted toput my pomeranian to sleep cause she had crooked paws and also she was going there to have her fixed and they put her to sleep the same day i sued them for malpractice and i won > > Reasonable vets provide > > > info over the phone, and will only tell [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > vets! you should feel comfortable and be able to ask what you need to know. > We are lucky in this area we have plenty of vets to choose from. that's terrible! it makes me so mad the way vets can get away with it, how dare they put your dog to sleep, ok you sued them and won which is good but it doesn't bring your dog back and it should not of happened in the first place. So sorry about your dog SignatureLuv 'n stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk > they dont have any decent vets here i brought a guinea pig to the vet to > have his ear checked and the vet wanted to put him to sleep cause he had a [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > know. > > We are lucky in this area we have plenty of vets to choose from. >I think you should really shop around to find a vet that suits you rather >than just picking the most local or cheapest! you pay a lot of money to the >vets! you should feel comfortable and be able to ask what you need to know. >We are lucky in this area we have plenty of vets to choose from. Also, if possible find a vet whose practice is limited to felines, or at least companion animals. This is ranching country, and most vets' practices are predominantly livestock. The extra drive for us to a strictly companion-animal clinic is well worth the trouble. Sherry > >I think you should really shop around to find a vet that suits you rather > >than just picking the most local or cheapest! you pay a lot of money to the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Sherry Funny enough its a cat clinic that I have now signed up too! and as I said above they seem really nice not expensive too :-) SignatureLuv 'n stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk the cat clinic is expensive especially im presently unemployed > > >I think you should really shop around to find a vet that suits you rather > > >than just picking the most local or cheapest! you pay a lot of money to [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Funny enough its a cat clinic that I have now signed up too! and as I said > above they seem really nice not expensive too :-) I am talking about cat clinic Portsmouth UK SignatureLuv 'n stuff *~*SooZy*~* http://community.webshots.com/user/ragdollcatsuk > the cat clinic is expensive especially im presently unemployed > > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Funny enough its a cat clinic that I have now signed up too! and as I said > > above they seem really nice not expensive too :-) >I think you should really shop around to find a vet that suits you rather >than just picking the most local or cheapest! you pay a lot of money to the >vets! you should feel comfortable and be able to ask what you need to know. >We are lucky in this area we have plenty of vets to choose from. I got very lucky: while perhaps not the very best from a medical point of view, one of the lowest cost vets in this area, and the one recommended to me many years ago, is also one of the most open and most conscious of the fact that not everybody is rich - several times I have had to press for a more expensive, but more convenient treatment (one shot ear mite treatment for a hard to catch cat, for instance). They were mentioned in a local newspaper some time ago for taking on an injured stray cat without asking who would pay for it, after another vet had insisted on money up front. T.E.D. (tdavis@gearbox.maem.umr.edu - e-mail must contain "T.E.D." or my .sig in the body) If you hold her and pet her and play with her a lot it will help her to adjust. Is her litter pan in s quiet place where she has privacy? Kittens are frightened by loud noises, so don't play loud music or yell a lot around her. Let us know how she is doing. MLB > Highly unlikely. > At that age the kitten should be taken to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >>mostly poo on it what should i do to get her straighten out cause i think >>its a revenge cause the dog is gone could that be possible? thanx in advance |
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