My cat was neutered yesterday and hasn't pee'd or pooped at all, what should i do?
I have a 7 month old male tabby and i adopted him over the weekend. I had to pick him up the following day because he had to be neutered. When i picked him up, he had discharge in his eyes and looked under the weather. i set up food and water with him along with this medicine for his cold. I gave him his pain medication as well. He has a litter box set up, but has not used it or had any accidents around the house. He has not went pee or poop since before his surgery, which was yesterday afternoon. The shelter i got him at will NOT answer any phone calls, and no vets will let me come without an appt. any advice or experience??
A 3-week-old cat hasn't opened its eyes yet. What can I do?
Nothing. DO NOT try to pry or work the eyes open! They will probably open soon. When they do, they open partway, then more each day over the next few days. The eyes are sealed when newborn. Kittens usually take 7 to 14 days to open their eyes. Shorthaired cats eyes open earlier than long haired cats for some weird reason. By the end of two weeks, all kittens should have their eyes open. As much as mom cat cleans their faces, I would not take a wet cotton ball to them unless the vet says it is okay. If you do, use sterile saline solution for eyes, like what is used for contacts…Healthy kittens do not have any drainage or matter discharging from their eyes. Kittens can be born with eye infections. Since it has taken this long call your vet right away for advice. I would not delay on this because if it isn’t addressed, you may end up with a litter of blind kittens.Kitten’s eyes partially open, this is normalOne eye open, one still sealed, this is normalBaby blue eyesHow Long Till Kittens Open their EyesHow to raise a Baby Kitten
Why are some of my newborn kittens not opening their eyes even though others did?
They do not all necessarily complete milestones at the same time. It can take from 7 to 10 days for them to open their eyes. If a kitten still has not opened his/her eyes at this point then you might want to talk to a vet but expect some of the kittens to be behind the others all along the trip to adulthood.Watch the less developed kittens for signs of distress at important milestones such as weening and transitioning to wet food and then to dry food and so on. If you see any signs then take action as soon as possible. If they are not eating when the mother weens them then supplement with kitten milk from the store. In most cases you can just put it in a small bowl and they will lap it up but sometimes you have to use a bottle.If this is the case a vet visit may be in order to make sure there are no physical problems with eating or some other abnormalities that may need addressing.Also watch for eye problems in all kittens as they begin eating because the tend to get it all over their face and in their eyes. Be on the lookout for respiratory problems because they also present a serious problem. If they cannot smell they will likely not eat or drink and can die in less than a day.We have a foster litter of seven at six weeks right now. They have just transitioned onto dry kitten food with one little one lagging behind and still on pate with some kitten milk at every meal to help build him up. It has been a job but a lot of fun too!Good luck to you and your little ones.
Wild baby bunny, hasn't pooped all day, what do i do?
I agree with those who told you that you have to stimulate young rabbits to get them to "go". Also, when rabbits are stressed, they "hold it". I just got back from a four day business trip, I had my mother watch my rabbit.... he didn't eat, hardly drank, and had very few bowel movements while I was gone. Poor thing! I gave him a bowl of water (not his normal bottle) because he can drink it faster and gave him some fresh fruit. That, added with him being back in his own house, did the trick. This might sound crazy, but putting him with a stuffed animal about the size of another bunny might help him. My rabbit has a "pet" stuffed raccoon that he loves to play with. Good luck to you and that little guy. You're already doing what's best by taking him to the vet tomorrow.
My rabbit hasn't pooped, what should I do? I have seen it pee twice, but he/she hasn't pooped yet. The bunny is only 4 weeks old.
Baby bunnies without their mom need special care not only for their feeding but for other things, too. We advise you to see a vet when dealing with a baby bunny.Here are a few rules when dealing with a baby bunny:Do not feed solids until his eyes are opened. This can lead to very bad consequences.Until 3 weeks old, feed your baby rabbit only with replacement milk — the most caloric milk from the pet store or from the local veterinarian’s office. Try Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk (because it's more caloric). Avoid feeding him with cow milk;Add to his milk one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar) to each can of KMR + a bit of acidophilus to KMR would really help his intestinal flora.From 3–4 weeks old until 7-8 weeks old you will still be feeding your baby bunny with milk, but you will also add alfalfa (higher in calcium and protein – ideal for growing rabbits) and pellets (young-rabbit pellets, higher in protein). So, you should try a mix of milk, water, alfalfa, and pellets. Keep it simple!Do not feed vegetable until 12 weeks old. When you do introduce them one at a time.There are more things to consider when you have such a little bunny, therefore, you better contact your vet:there is a quantity of milk for each week until 6 weeks when he will normally wean (maybe later, no worries);feed him with an eyedropper or with syringes;feed him twice a day (if possible in the morning and in the evening);be gentle and patient while feeding;for the first week and a half, you should use a warm and wet cotton wool to stimulate defecation and urination. Stroke his anal area until he finishes his thing;GI stasis is a big problem no matter the rabbit’s age.12 hours or more from the moment your rabbit stopped eating or producing fecal pellets is an emergency!! Go and see a vet as soon as possible!Until then a belly massage would also help if he lets you do it. Staying hydrated it’s also important. Adding a bit of acidophilus to KMR would really help his intestinal flora.The best thing you can do is to see a vet as soon as possible and follow his instructions.Hope that helps!Always stay informed.
At what age is it okay to give away kittens?
I'm finding all these things on Google and people me telling me different ages, etc. I read somewhere it was 5 to 8 week it's okay to take the kittens away from their mother, but my cousin and mother are telling me 4 weeks, then a breeder into town says 10 weeks. I'm leaning towards 8 to 10 weeks, to give them time to stop feeding off their mother and use the litter box regularly and to start eating dry food without trouble. Also, I rescued my cat(the mother) when she was only 3 weeks old, someone had found the kittens under their porch and when the mother never came back after 2 days they took them to a rescue center. Because they were without their mother at such a young age I think it caused them(at least my cat) to suck on the corners of blankets. So, taking away the kittens from their mother(my cat) too early they'll have the same problem. They were born July 22nd, 9 days ago. There are three of them, one has opened both eyes(except one eye isn't open all the way), another has opened one of it's eyes about halfway, the last still hasn't open either of it's eyes. They are mixed, neither the mother or father are pure breeds. The father belongs to an old couple that lives a block or two away.
Newly spayed kitten -- post-op bruising that is spreading?
It doesn't look like there's that much internal bleeding--it's bruised but there's NO seeping or bleeding coming from the stitches and incision, those look dry. Bruising usually is between layers and will be reabsorbed. While it does look large, it's not progressed to fluid coming out of the incision so I'd be calm and just keep an eye on it. I don't think it would warrant another trip back if you've got her on antibiotics and if the area stays dry and not hot to the touch. Hot would be infection. Bruises don't usually signal infection though.
How do you tell if a kitten is blind? There’s three of them all 3 weeks old. They spent the first two weeks of their life hidden beneath a trailer house.
At three weeks, the eyes are still not fully functional. Three-week-old puppies can sometimes make you think they’re blind because they totter straight into walls and so on. This is true even if other puppies in the litter seem to have better vision at the same age.A week later, the apparently impaired puppy will have its vision sorted out and be obviously fine.Kitten eyesight and hearing develops at just about exactly the same rate as puppy eyesight and hearing. Although a certain anxiety is normal when a three-week-old baby seems possibly not to be hitting developmental milestones when you think it should, try not to worry about things like this until the kitten is older.By five weeks, the kittens should all be much more capable and developed. At that point, if one kitten still stands out as apparently abnormal, I would start to worry.
How long should i wait to introduce newborn kittens to my dog (he gets along with other animals)?
Do not introduce them right now! Huskies have a high prey drive, and may kill the kittens. It won't help the mother cat either. Keep him out of the room, it's not wise to present 'prey' to him like this. Wait till the kittens are mobile, and then LEASH the dog next to you and not let him lunge at them in any way. Supervise the dog as he sees them, and make reall sure you can trust him before letting him be with them. You would have dead kittens otherwise. This breed is known for small animal aggression. Even if yours hasn't had a problem in the past, does it make sense to put the kittens at risk?
How come my dwarf hamster hasn't given birth yet?
Well I got two "female" hamsters and one turned out to be a male. I saw them mate but I didn't know they were mating cuz i never saw hamsters mating before so i didn't know. Well when I finally looked up what mating looked like, I realized my hamsters were mating. I took the male away. Now my winter white pregnant hamster's teats have shown for 4 days now. Her tummy is fat and even felt her tummy. I know she is pregnant. Since the day they've mated, it would be 22 days now. I heard dwarf hamsters give birth 18 to 21 days of birth. How come she didn't give birth yet? She made a nest for the babies, since yesterday she's been sleeping all day and night(except when she eats and drinks), I can actually feel the babies by touching her tummy, she hoards food in the nest, so how come she hasn't give birth yet? Do you think she'll give birth today? Thank you for all the answers.