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A stray kitten was abused and now is hoarse and twitches like coughing
The twitching with a hoarse voice is likely a cough from respiratory infection, heart disease, allergy, asthma, or heartworm, possibly after stress lowered immunity. Give a warm place and amoxicillin-clavulanate plus guogensu; see a vet if worse.
My kitten rolls around, is sleepy, and keeps meowing
Rolling, sleepiness, and crying can be heat or emotional stress. Environmental changes usually settle in a few days; unspayed cats cycle at 6-8 months for 7-10 days, then spay after heat.
A kitten has had diarrhea for 5 days in a new environment
Diarrhea in a newly homed kitten is often environmental stress or food change. Keep it on its old food, add probiotics, give a hiding spot and blanket for security, and transition gradually to weaning food.
My cat was stressed after its mother hit it, hides, can’t stand, walks unsteady, eats little but normal elimination; how to treat, cost
Stress usually doesn't directly cause inability to stand unless severe, causing arrhythmia, clots, heart failure. Stress also lowers immunity, inviting FIP or gastroenteritis causing weakness. Mother may have hit a nerve (rare). Long fasting may cause low blood sugar; give nutrition and observe. If no improvement or new symptoms, see a vet for heart/nerve issues.
My 2-month-old kitten has had soft stool with blood, then diarrhea after a food change – how much smectite and should I fast it?
Long diarrhea can warrant a one-day fast with glucose or fluids to avoid dehydration. It may be sudden diet change, parasites, bacterial enteritis, stress or panleukopenia; test first.
Why does my kitten keep biting electrical cords?
Common reasons kittens bite cords: strong curiosity and desire to explore; seeking stimulation and releasing energy; and boredom. But biting cords is dangerous, so hide cords and train the kitten not to bite them.
How can I soothe a kitten?
Soothing a kitten means a quiet, cozy hideaway, plus toys, play and favorite treats to redirect its attention. Calming products like pheromone spray, catnip or comfort toys also help when it is stressed.
Kitten just home, won’t eat for 2 days, only drinks a little water, diarrhea twice, likes being held but is shy and sleeps a lot. What and how to fix?
Not eating and sleeping a lot after arriving is normal stress. Put food/water in a quiet, hidden spot so it eats when alone; keep its old food and change gradually after a week. If still not eating/diarrhea, get a checkup.
New kitten vomits, has diarrhea, and won’t eat after treats, what should I do?
Yellow vomit in kittens can come from parasites, acute gastritis, pancreatitis, or hairballs. Fast for half a day and give pet anti-vomit medicine and probiotics; see a vet if no improvement.
Why does my kitten have diarrhea right after arriving home?
From your description and photo, the kitten has diarrhea with a swollen, inflamed anus, likely from the diarrhea itself or stress of the new home. Keep its old bowls and litter box to help it adjust faster, and add pet probiotics to ease the diarrhea.