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Ki asked in PetsCats · 6 years ago

I think my 7 week old kitten has rabies HELP?

I rescued stray kittens, they all have eye infections and are sneezing. The mother of the cats was sneezing really bad, the kittens have gooey eyes. So I gave one a bath, I didn't use soap just warm water. After the bath the kitten started drooling goey bubbly saliva. I don't know if she does this often because I'm not with the kittens all the time, just a few minutes a day. She has scratched me before, I'm so scared she has rabies. What are the chances and can it be passed from mother to kitten? Could a kitten be bit from birth to 7 weeks? Please help!!!

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  • Bryn
    Lv 6
    6 years ago

    Sounds like cat flu to me, but in a kitten that young is just as much of a killer as rabies. Get them to the vet pdq. (incidentally rabies takes 6 months to incubate before it becomes apparent so a 7 week old kitten wouldn't have it)

  • 6 years ago

    That sounds like cat flu and they need veterinary treatment at the vets! Have you got other cats?

    Sneezing

    Noisy, raspy or congested-sounding breathing

    A runny nose and eyes

    Cough, or a sore throat that is evident due to raspy meows

    Dribbling

    Lethargy and generally subdued behaviour

    High temperature

    Lack of interest in food and loss of appetite

  • 6 years ago

    The symptoms you're describing is indicative of feline upper respiratory infection which requires a veterinarian to medically treat with antibiotics designed for young kittens. Without treatment, the kitten most likely could pass away so it's important to get this little one to see the veterinarian as soon as possible.

    Source(s): KPCT animal trainer to domestic and exotic cats 35 year friendship with a veterinarian
  • 6 years ago

    There are a variety of viruses and other illnesses that pass from mother to kitten. You REALLY need these cats to be checked by the vet. Rabies is NOT your worry, but they do sound pretty sick. And need medicine.

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  • 6 years ago

    Don't be concerned just about the kittens, could she spread it to you. See a vet ASAP. Rabies is serious.

  • 6 years ago

    not likely to be rabies as there would be bite marks. Needs to see a vet because of the eye problems though.

  • John M
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    You need a vet visit and a treatment for parasites.

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