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Fading Kitten Syndrome: A Death Sentence for Your Kitten

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:58:58 +0000

Bottle Fed Kitten

Fading Kitten Syndrome is a sad condition that kills between 20 and 40 percent of all kittens under 12 weeks old. Fading Kitten Syndrome is a name given to a wide range of illnesses that kill a kitten before it has chance to mature. This list includes birth defects (such as limbs or organs deformed), lack of care from a mother, disease (caused by bacteria or viruses), parasites (such as ticks), a traumatic birth process or a whole host of other problems.

To detect fading kitten syndrome, and hopefully save the kitten, the litter of a cat should be check by a vet at birth. This will help detect any birth defects which can hopefully be put right by the vet. After this process, the kitten should be weighed daily to ensure that it is gaining weight and becoming stronger. If it starts to lose weight, it may be suffering from Fading Kitten Syndrome. The cat bearing the litter should be on a high quality and nutritious diet which will ensure that the kitten litter than she delivers is born strong which will decreases the chances of having a kitten with Fading Kitten Syndrome.

If you think a kitten has the syndrome, time can be crucial so you must seek urgent medical attention, in the form of a vet, immediately. Time can be crucial with some causes of the syndrome, such as parasites and infections, and getting it to a vet in time will give it the best chance of survival. Sadly, not all kittens can be saved and sometimes there is nothing you can do to stop them passing away. If, however, you noticed that a whole litter is being affected by Fading Kitten Syndrome, and one sadly dies, you can have the kitten examined at the vet’s to check for possible causes, which may just save the rest of the litter.

Kitten Health: A Weekly Health Check

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:15:50 +0000

Do you mind getting your finger off of my throat?

Although it is not necessary to take your kitten to the veterinarian more that once every 12 months or so – unless your kitten is sick or injured, of course – there are some actions you can follow which will help to ensure your kitten’s health.

Once per week, take 5 to 10 minutes to visually examine your kitten – looking for anything that looks out-of-the-ordinary.

Kitten Movement
Call your kitten to you – how is he moving? How is his walk – is he favoring one leg over the other?

Kitten Eyes
Now look closely at your kitten’s eyes – are they healthy looking and clear? They should not be cloudy. Also, watch for any discharge from or around your kittens eyes – there should be none. On the off chance that there is a discharge, clean the area and then check again in 24 hours. If the discharge returns, then make an appointment with the vet.

Kitten Nose
Similar to the kitten’s eyes, the nose should be moist with no discharge. If there is a discharge, clean the area and check it again in 24 hours. If the discharge returns, then make an appointment with the vet.

Kitten Ears
And similar to the kitten’s eys and nose, a healthy kitten’s ears should be relatively clean with no discharge. If a dicharge is found, the clean the area and check again in 24 hours. If the discharge returns, then make an appointment with the vet.

Kitten Mouth
Normally a kitten’s teeth should be white. Open your kitten’s mouth carefully to inspect this. Also, look for missing teeth.

Kitten Body
Check for lumps and bumps on your kitten’s tummy and back. If anything seems out of the ordinary, put a call into your vet.

Kitten Fur
Inspect the state of your kitten’s fur. Is the fur healthly looking? Is some of the fur falling out? Does the fur look dull or even greasy? These symptoms can be caused from a nutritional deficiency. Also, a problem with fleas can problems with fur falling out. You can try bathing and regular brushing if you suspect it might help, other wise check with your vet.

Does My Kitten Need To Be Bathed?

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:16:42 +0000

Somebody Close the Door, I Feel a Draft!

In short, the answer is ‘no’, unless your kitten has gotten into something it shouldn’t lick off of its fur – like a chemical. Cats, in general, do a fantastic job at grooming themselves.

If you must bathe your kitten, then make sure that you keep the environment warm – that is 90+ degrees (F), else, you run the risk of making your kitten sick. Kitten’s don’t have the ability to fully regulate their internal body temperatures.

Make sure that the bathing area is totally free from drafts. So, beware of the kitchen sink that is below a window, as an example.

In terms of bathing detergent for your kitten…considering using a mild dish washing liquid like Lemon Joy. The citrus oil in the dish soap kills fleas, which is an added benefit.

Make the bath as quick as possible. When you are done, wrap the kitten in a towel and towel-dry.

Kitten Behavior Development

admin — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 12:55:48 +0000

Kitten Behavior Development

from: happyday.dk

A truly balanced well-balanced and well-adjusted cat is one that has been properly socialized.

A fearful attitude toward people is often transmitted from Momma cat to Baby kitten. If Momma is fearful and distrustful of people, then she passes that predisposition right on to her babies.

It is imperative, along with feeding a kitten, to bond with him/her by petting, talking, playing with your kitten. This cannot be overstated. You are attempting to overcome the genetically predisposed programming of fear of humans.

Although there is a great temptation to wean your kittens as quickly as possible, the natural process is typically about six to seven weeks. Do not rush this. In addition, kittens love to suckle with momma, even after they have been weaned – this is primarily for comfort.

It is also important for kittens to stay with their littermates, or other role-model cats for about 12 weeks. It makes sense that your kitten needs this interaction to learn how to act like a kitten/cat. Kitten play is important because it increases coordination and the important social skill of learning limits.

When possible, a kitten should be held between 15 and 40 minutes per day, especially during its first seven weeks. During this first 7 week period, they are very receptive to stimulus and input so lots of positive interaction is to their (and yours) ultimate benefit.

Cat Behavior
Cat Behavior