You mean apart from seeing a vet, getting it diagnosed and treated? Because you absolutely need to do that. Urinalysis, and I’d do culture as well.
Apart from that, cranberry extract indeed IS helpful, as it contains a substance that helps prevent bacteria from attaching to bladder walls.
Plenty of liquids and particularly plenty of opportunities to potty is important. It’s important the bladder gets emptied frequently.
Hello Ann,
Thanks for the question, and for caring for the kitten.
Seizures and inability to defecate are not normal and likely signify a serious health problem.
I would advise that you seek professional assistance from a veterinarian or a cat rescue, or animal rescue group who are experienced in caring for newborns.
In general kittens need to be kept warm, be fed about every 3-4 hours, and be stimulated to urinate and defecate.
But seizures are indicative of a sugar imbalance (you need to be using a high quality kitten formula and not a grocery store product), or a central nervous system disorder, infectious disease, and unfortunately even rabies, (which is fatal to everyone it touches, you are at risk also).
I’m sorry that your kitten is sick, but it is time to seek some professional and in person help.
I wish you the best of luck,
Krista
Krista Magnifico, DVM
Owner Jarrettsville Veterinary Center
Jarrettsville, MD
http://www.jarrettsvillevet.com