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Kittens with Head Colds
Dear Friends,
Three months ago I took in two homeless kittens (a brother and a sister). They were doing fine --- eating their Kitty Chow, getting de-flea-ed and de-wormed, etc. They are now venturing outside and the female contracted a nasty head cold (much sneezing, nasal congestion --- all the uncomfortable symptoms we humans get with colds). Since they have completely different body chemistry than us I know that it could be dangerous to give them aspirin, sudaphedrin, or anything else that we can take. The only thing I've done is see to it that they have available a little bowl of Swanson's chicken broth available with their regular food and water. Question: Do any of you know of something I can do to help them? (The first one sick is about 50% better but her brother is still very uncomfortable.) I would be very grateful to anyone who can share with me the results of his or her experiences of a similar kind. Thank you for your attention, John Lamb, in California. |
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The kittens need to see a vet. They need antibiotics for this upper
respiratory infection. Gail "John Kacergis" wrote in message ... Dear Friends, Three months ago I took in two homeless kittens (a brother and a sister). They were doing fine --- eating their Kitty Chow, getting de-flea-ed and de-wormed, etc. They are now venturing outside and the female contracted a nasty head cold (much sneezing, nasal congestion --- all the uncomfortable symptoms we humans get with colds). Since they have completely different body chemistry than us I know that it could be dangerous to give them aspirin, sudaphedrin, or anything else that we can take. The only thing I've done is see to it that they have available a little bowl of Swanson's chicken broth available with their regular food and water. Question: Do any of you know of something I can do to help them? (The first one sick is about 50% better but her brother is still very uncomfortable.) I would be very grateful to anyone who can share with me the results of his or her experiences of a similar kind. Thank you for your attention, John Lamb, in California. |
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The kittens need to see a vet. They need antibiotics for this upper
respiratory infection. Gail "John Kacergis" wrote in message ... Dear Friends, Three months ago I took in two homeless kittens (a brother and a sister). They were doing fine --- eating their Kitty Chow, getting de-flea-ed and de-wormed, etc. They are now venturing outside and the female contracted a nasty head cold (much sneezing, nasal congestion --- all the uncomfortable symptoms we humans get with colds). Since they have completely different body chemistry than us I know that it could be dangerous to give them aspirin, sudaphedrin, or anything else that we can take. The only thing I've done is see to it that they have available a little bowl of Swanson's chicken broth available with their regular food and water. Question: Do any of you know of something I can do to help them? (The first one sick is about 50% better but her brother is still very uncomfortable.) I would be very grateful to anyone who can share with me the results of his or her experiences of a similar kind. Thank you for your attention, John Lamb, in California. |
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in article , John Kacergis at
wrote on 3/17/04 8:28 PM: Dear Friends, Three months ago I took in two homeless kittens (a brother and a sister). They were doing fine --- eating their Kitty Chow, getting de-flea-ed and de-wormed, etc. They are now venturing outside and the female contracted a nasty head cold (much sneezing, nasal congestion --- all the uncomfortable symptoms we humans get with colds). Since they have completely different body chemistry than us I know that it could be dangerous to give them aspirin, sudaphedrin, or anything else that we can take. The only thing I've done is see to it that they have available a little bowl of Swanson's chicken broth available with their regular food and water. Question: Do any of you know of something I can do to help them? (The first one sick is about 50% better but her brother is still very uncomfortable.) I would be very grateful to anyone who can share with me the results of his or her experiences of a similar kind. Thank you for your attention, John Lamb, in California. Steam. Sit with them in the bathroom all steamed up for 10 or so minutes several times a day. IF they do not get better in a couple of days take them to the vet. They might need antibiotics to keep away secondary infections. karen |
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Thank you, Karen!
Will get started immediately with the steam idea (it works for us humans). The female (who now seems to be getting better) always makes a point of supervising the washing of the supper dishes (and even captures the wet dishrag and presents it to us in the living room when the kitchen light is turned out). The weather here has been record-making hot and dry and possibly affects them adversely --- "summer colds" are miserable. John |
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Thank you, Karen!
Will get started immediately with the steam idea (it works for us humans). The female (who now seems to be getting better) always makes a point of supervising the washing of the supper dishes (and even captures the wet dishrag and presents it to us in the living room when the kitchen light is turned out). The weather here has been record-making hot and dry and possibly affects them adversely --- "summer colds" are miserable. John |
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"John Kacergis" wrote in message
... Thank you, Karen! Will get started immediately with the steam idea (it works for us humans). The female (who now seems to be getting better) always makes a point of supervising the washing of the supper dishes (and even captures the wet dishrag and presents it to us in the living room when the kitchen light is turned out). The weather here has been record-making hot and dry and possibly affects them adversely --- "summer colds" are miserable. John Please be sure to see a vet as soon as possible, regardless. If they were homeless, there's no way to tell what sorts of things they've been exposed to, and some very basic tests should be done (FIV/FeLV), the basic vaccinations, as well as spaying and neutering before you suddenly find yourself with kittens needing a home. And check into your local laws regarding stray animals. If animals are allowed outdoors and unattended in your area, you should be aware of the various laws and penalties and whatnot if they're picked up by animal control. |
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"John Kacergis" wrote in message
... Thank you, Karen! Will get started immediately with the steam idea (it works for us humans). The female (who now seems to be getting better) always makes a point of supervising the washing of the supper dishes (and even captures the wet dishrag and presents it to us in the living room when the kitchen light is turned out). The weather here has been record-making hot and dry and possibly affects them adversely --- "summer colds" are miserable. John Please be sure to see a vet as soon as possible, regardless. If they were homeless, there's no way to tell what sorts of things they've been exposed to, and some very basic tests should be done (FIV/FeLV), the basic vaccinations, as well as spaying and neutering before you suddenly find yourself with kittens needing a home. And check into your local laws regarding stray animals. If animals are allowed outdoors and unattended in your area, you should be aware of the various laws and penalties and whatnot if they're picked up by animal control. |
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