Hello!

Thank you for rescuing!

Kittens bring both the joy of watching a life come to life and the conundrum of not really knowing for sure what is simply a problem due to neglect and what might be a longer term issue that needs medical resolution.

In my experience almost all of these guys resolve their issues on their own with just simple basic tlc and time. So I wouldn’t worry about this until time and patience decides otherwise.

I would diligently treat the ear for dirt, mites abs possible infection and follow up with the vet as indicated.

Cross each bridge as you get to them and not before. Kittens will amaze you every time.

Good luck.

Keep us posted.

Hello

I would be very worried about allergies. Ear mites. And ectoparasites. Please talk to your vet about any and all of these. Also think about revolution plus and an ecollar.

Hello,
I would guess that your cat is trying to tell you something. I would also guess it has something to do with being stressed out about having to take care of so many kittens. Why is she still with her fist litter and having a second? That’s too many mouths to have to worry about.

Do you have any resources available for spaying and neutering? I feel that these domestic pets are often trying to take care of so many babies they cannot relax and just be happy as a pet to keep you company.

For cases like this I tube feed. You have to get nutrition into these kittens. I also make sure there are no fleas. Keep warm and some kittens just don’t have the ability to survive no matter how hard we try. Thank you for helping them.

Hello
I’m sorry to hear about your pup. It really sounds like he needs to be seen by a veterinarian. For cases like these I tell clients to please pay the cost of rhe exam and then we can at least get some idea of what’s going on. In some cases I try an antibiotic and pain medication and then have people save up for an X-ray.
But a limp is not a reason to put a dog to sleep. The only time I might discuss lameness and euthanasia is if I am worried about cancer. But your dog is very young for this.

Start with a phone call to a vet for an appointment and go from there.

Hello,

If you go to my blog at kmdvm.blogspot.Com you can search Ivdd in the search field and read about the cases I have worked with.

I cannot over emphasize how important it is to see a veterinarian. You will not be able to acquire the medications needed to adequately control the pain without a vets assistance.

I hope your pup is feeling better soon.

Hello,

I think it sounds like you are worried and unsure about your pets condition. In cases like this I recommend two things:
1: ask your vet to help clarify and solidify your pets condition. Just explain that you are worried and want to make sure you are doing everything you can.
2. Ask friends and family for help in finding a vet they trust and call them for a second opinion.

I would also ask about more pain management help, like robaxin or even something stronger, and make sure you are following the very strict cage rest guidelines. These guys just stay in a cage to rest for 6-8 weeks. They only go out for bathroom breaks.

Also you can follow dodgers list in facebook. They are helpful.

Good luck.

thank you SOOO VERY MUCH for helping these cats and sharing their story.
can you tell me where you are located and who helped you with their treatments?
Thanks again!
Krista

hello,
i think that often these cases are due to an allergy, irritant, or possibly a wound (thorn, bite etc). In almost all cases in my clinic i look for any other signs of allergies, make sure my patient is on a good flea and tick preventative and also look for any chance of a wound/injury/foreign body. Then we usually do a topical cleaner, antibiotic, and place an ecollar as we address any underlying itch with an oral medication. If it doesnt resolve within an acceptable period of time we might talk about a biopsy. impression smear, or other diagnostic tools to identify the underlying cause.

Hello,
It sounds like a more aggressive approach might be warranted. I would ask the vet to consider doing blood work, culture the wound to look for the best antibiotic and hospitalization with iv fluids.

That would be my plan if this were my patient.

Best of luck.
Krista