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Mary asked in PetsCats · 5 years ago

Very young kitten not growing as quickly, has diarrhea?

Hey so my friend found some young kittens after their momma was killed by her parents dog. They were very small, none had their eyes opened but all seemed ok.

One of them, she says, is about half the size of the rest and has been having diarrhea. She is concerned it isn't digesting the formula correctly but can't really afford to take him to the vet unless it's absolutely necessary.

So what could the problem be and what should she do if he's this small and having diarrhea?

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  • 5 years ago

    He will die of fading kitten syndrome. (Might) I lost my poor little guy the same way.. I miss him so much, he was just trying to survive but he didn't make it, hes in heaven now.

    Take him to the vet, thats the only thing you can do or else he will die.

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    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Not all that are born will survive.

    Keep taking good care of the kitten,

    but don't be disappointed if he doesn't make it.

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