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There are five young kittens just weaned; their mother is a neighbor’s cat but they’ve been in my yard since weaning. This afternoon my brother found a small orange cat lying down, listless, tail puffed and trembling; by evening it had died. I got home at night and found another small orange one foaming at the mouth. I tried to grab it for soapy-water induction but couldn’t catch it. What should I do, what could be the cause, and could it affect the other three tabby kittens? Thank you!! First photo is an older cat photo; the last two are the dead kitten.
In a shared litter, one dead and another foaming at the mouth suggests an infectious disease or poisoning from something eaten. Foaming can come from common digestive disease or poisoning — panleukopenia, enteritis, parasites, or food/drug poisoning. If others vomit, the most likely cause is food poisoning or contagious panleukopenia; all littermates are at risk. Separate them, watch closely, go to the vet, and disinfect the home; store toxins out of reach.
How to Deworm a Two-Month-Old Kitten
Kittens are protected by their mother's antibodies for the first two months, so deworming starts after weaning. Parasites split into internal and external types needing different medications, and choosing the right product depends on the kitten's weight, age, and pregnancy or nursing status.
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.
Simple Feeding Guide for Puppies and Kittens 0–1 Year
A general puppy/kitten feeding guide! 'General' means it suits most babies; it covers clothing, food, and shelter across three life stages.
How to Wean a Kitten
If not weaned at the right time, a kitten may want mother's milk into adulthood. Usually by 2 months it should be fully weaned.
How to Treat Roundworms in Kittens (and When They Can Take Dewormer)
Kittens with roundworms need prompt deworming - left alone, the worms mature, migrate to organs, and can stall growth or even kill. Here is how to treat them and when deworming is safe.
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.
Why Kittens Get Milk Ringworm
Milk ringworm in kittens comes from low resistance plus stress and poor nutrition. Stress from weaning, travel, or a new home, and low-quality milk or treats, can trigger it. Learn the causes and what diet to avoid.
When Can a Kitten Start Eating Cat Food, and How Often?
Kibble is balanced and complete, so adult cats eat it as a staple. But a kitten's gut is fragile and cannot digest regular kibble well. Here is the right age and what to watch.
Feeding a Growing Kitten: Diet and Development
A kitten's body is still developing and grows fast, so balanced, ample nutrition matters. This guide covers the weaning transition, the high energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and taurine needs of the growth stage, and how a kitten's weight and maturity progress to adulthood.