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Common Illnesses and Symptoms in Kittens
Kittens have weak immunity, so watch daily for dullness or odd behavior. Beware parvovirus, gastroenteritis, rhinotracheitis, ringworm, and ear mites, all serious and contagious, needing prompt isolation and a vet.
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.
What Is a ‘One-Week Cat’ (Sick Kitten Scam)
We often hear 'one-week cat' or 'one-week dog'—dishonest sellers dose sick kittens with stimulants to fool buyers, and the kitten dies about a week after arriving home. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
How can I check whether a kitten is healthy?
Check its coat, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth for cleanliness, its energy and appetite, and its urine and stool. A healthy kitten is lively, alert, and has well-formed stools.
3-month-old kitten has yellow-green eye discharge since Nov 9, worse in the right eye
The photo suggests an eye or respiratory infection; there is also crusting at the nose. Watch for sneezing or runny nose. A vet check is needed, or use pet eye drops if only the eyes are affected.
How to Help a Kitten Not Fear Baths?
Fear of baths is natural for cats, but you can reduce it: before bathing, let the cat play in the bathroom and give treats to relax it, and prepare warm water, pet shampoo, and towels within reach.
What are the symptoms of a cold in kittens?
A kitten with a cold may have a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes, and a serious case can bring fever with a dry nose, hot ears, lethargy, poor appetite, and sleepiness. Bacterial or viral infection may be the cause, so unvaccinated kittens should be checked.
How to deal with a kitten with a lot of eye discharge?
A little eye discharge is normal, but a lot may mean 'internal heat' or eye disease. If the eye is red/swollen, won't open, tears a lot, or looks cloudy, try neomycin sulfate drops and anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, or with fever/runny nose/poor appetite, see a vet to check for rhinotracheitis or calicivirus. Greasy 'heating' food also causes discharge — give more water and clean the eyes; it usually eases.
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)
Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?
Pet Skin Diseases (Part 1): Parasitic and Fungal Infections
Skin disease is common in dogs and cats and tends to flare up and recur, usually because their skin defenses are weak and their surroundings are full of triggers. The two hardest types to clear are external-parasite infestations (fleas, lice, mites, ticks) and fungal infections (ringworm); both cause intense itching, hair loss, and skin damage and need treatment of both pet and environment. Since they are contagious and slow to resolve, early veterinary care and consistent parasite control are the keys to recovery.