What if my kitten ate plastic?
If your cat ate a piece of hard plastic, big or small, take the cat to the veterinarian immediately. If it is still in the stomach, it may be removed by endoscopy only as compared to when the plastic has moved into the intestines already which will require surgery.
What should I do if my 6 week old kitten is not eating?
Dry food can be exposed to open air as long as you want, but wet food should not be left too long in the open because they can easily be contaminated. Consult your vet if your 6-week old kitten won’t feed or if they show symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and other diseases.
Can a 6 week old kitten be weaned?
Check with your veterinarian to learn whether your 6-week old kitten can be weaned and the best 6-week old kitten feed to replace the formula. In general, formulated kitten food (don’t confuse it with kitten’s formulated milk), should be given to your kitten until they are at least 1 year old.
What kind of food can a 5 week old kitten eat?
Most 5 week-olds can eat canned kitten food and usually they start on dry kitten food at 6 weeks. Kittens 6 weeks and older can eat wet or dry kitten food.
When to give a 6 week old kitten a shot?
5-week old kitten’s medical monitoring. Most kittens receive their first vaccination shots when they are 8 weeks or 2 months old; however, some kittens may receive those shots as early as when they are 6 weeks old. Therefore, consult your vet to find out whether your 6-week old kittenis ready for vaccinations.
Can a 5 week old kitten eat kitten food?
Most 5 week-olds can eat canned kitten food and usually they start on dry kitten food at 6 weeks. If you are unable to adopt the kitten yourself, check various shelters, veterinarians and the PANT Network to see if someone can take the kitten. Insist that your kittens be placed on a waiting list and check back frequently.
What to do with a 6 week old kitten?
Kittens 6 weeks and older can eat wet or dry kitten food. Kitten formula foods are much more nutritious for your kitten. Handle the kitten often. This is CRITICAL. There is a small window of opportunity to make your kitten a social, wonderful pet. Pick the kitten up several times a day, play with him/her, and hand feed the kitten often.
Check with your veterinarian to learn whether your 6-week old kitten can be weaned and the best 6-week old kitten feed to replace the formula. In general, formulated kitten food (don’t confuse it with kitten’s formulated milk), should be given to your kitten until they are at least 1 year old.
What should I do if my kitten ate a string?
A kitten playing with a ball of yarn seems cute… But if your cat ate string (or tinsel, ribbon, dental floss, fishing line…) it can be life threatening.