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sick kitten? help please

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02:20 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

My advice is too be patient. Put a little neosporin on the area if you think it might help. And pray that you be given the wisdom to know what to do that God's will be done ultimately. We had to put a cat down because I wasn't going to put hundreds of dollars into insulin shots for a 10yr old cat that had been a child's pet since the age of 4. But we had an understanding vet and helped the child understand (even if at 18 she's still not real happy about it). I think everything will be fine though. Sincerely, Brenda

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03:52 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 .. Posted by CarolinaWren

No idea what the problem might be, and I agree with you on not spending thousands on animal care, but if it turned out to be something more serious, if it were me, I'd spend the money to have him/her put to sleep. I don't believe in letting animals suffer if we have the means to prevent it. I know the difference between working animals and pets, but again, you don't want needless suffering OR the spreading of disease if it's something contagious.

I also know what you mean about other on-line places fairly slaughtering you over such an attitude!! Some people, as we know, see animals as little people in fur and expect the world to treat them as such. Not the same as stewardship!

As the other commenter said, give it some time and just keep an eye on the kitten. But, if push comes to shove, at least have the vet take a look.

Maria


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I agree with the putting to sleep option
-Sunshine

Edited by morningsunshine on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 06:02 PM

You might try worming...

09:21 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 .. Posted by UnlikelyHomesteader

We had a kitten last year that didn't survive and it had a red swollen anus too. When I researched online, it seemed like things pointed to needing to worm her. It said that the kitten was licking and causing the redness because of the worms.

We didn't take the kitten to the vet, but my husband explained things to the vet and they gave us some special wormer. Unfortunately the kitten died the day after the wormer. I'm not sure what happened, but it seems like it had something to do with worms anyway. I doubt the vet could have done anything more for a reasonable price.

Maybe your kitty will have better luck though. :o)