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What to Do When a Kitten Sneezes with a Clear Runny Nose
Clear, watery nasal discharge in a kitten usually means a mild common cold rather than rhinotracheitis — observe first if there's no fever or eye redness. Keep the environment clean and warm, add nutrition, and never give human cold medicine, which can harm the kidneys or liver.
What to Do If You Find a Stray Kitten
Finding a stray kitten does not always mean you should take it. If it looks healthy and the mother may still return, watch from a distance for 30 minutes to 3 hours first. Once you commit, the priorities are warmth, a vet check, and round-the-clock feeding with kitten formula — never bathe it or drop it at a crowded shelter. Kittens under three weeks cannot regulate their own temperature and need feeding every 2 to 3 hours.
Signs That a Cat Is Stressed
Cats are naturally timid and easily stressed, and chronic stress can spiral into depression, so recognizing the signs matters. A stressed cat may crouch and pant, lash out, mark territory with urine, or over-groom to the point of bald patches—eased by patience, gentle handling, and food-based coaxing.
How to Avoid Buying a ‘Sunday Cat’ (Sick Kitten)
This time we tackle a heavy topic: the 'Sunday cat'—a kitten that falls ill or dies within days of purchase. Those fooled are usually newbies who skipped their homework and chased low prices.
What Traits Does a Healthy Kitten Have?
New owners worry about bad breeders and 'week kittens' that sicken days after purchase. So what should you check to pick a healthy kitten? Here are the usual signs of a healthy cat.
Symptoms of Milk Ringworm in Kittens
Milk ringworm is a mild fungal infection that usually heals on its own as the kitten's immune system matures. It shows on the nose, forehead, ears, and belly. Learn the signs and why purebred kittens are more prone.
Signs and Treatments of Cat Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus)
Cat rhinotracheitis is a contagious herpesvirus airway infection. Paroxysmal cough, mouth ulcers, and conjunctivitis are the tell-tale signs. Isolate the cat and use targeted antivirals plus immune support — adult death rate is 20–30%.
Hypoglycemia in Puppies and Kittens: Why Owners Should Take It Seriously
Hypoglycemia isn't usually severe in adult pets, but in young puppies and kittens it can be life-threatening. It sets in fast when they go too long without food, causing weakness, tremors, collapse, and even death if untreated. Watch for thinness, vomiting, or coughing, and get care early.
A kitten just over a week old; the first few days it ate, drank, and slept normally and ate plenty, but today it has been sleeping constantly, eating little, urinating normally, cries when cold, and cuddles the hot-water bottle and goes back to sleep. Is this normal?
Excessive sleep is normal for young kittens, which are active only 3 to 4 hours a day. Keep it warm and feed small, frequent meals. If it shows lethargy or other abnormalities, see a vet to rule out illness.
What does healthy kitten stool look like?
Healthy kitten stool is firm, brown, log-shaped, and formed, with no blood, mucus, or strong odor beyond normal. Consistency should be steady day to day.