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I am currently fostering a 8 month old neutered male "Tom" . When I got him 3 weeks ago he was SUPER afraid of people. Tom came with his sister who was MUCH friendlier and she got adopted last weekend. I've been working with Tom and he has gotten much better as far as not being shy but has...

I volunteer for a small rescue group. I just got a 8 month old cat to foster to try and Socialize since he’s very scared and does not like to be touched. Well this morning I noticed he was Squinting one eye and sneezing. I’m HOPING it’s nothing or something he can fight off without meds as he...

I volunteer and fostering for a local rescue. I currently have 4 ten week old kittens that were orphaned and they were six weeks old. Mom was hit by car and kittens were rescued. Kittens seemed healthy at first but within days started having G I problems. All had really hard poop and did not...

I have a 9 week old kitten that I am fostering along with her mom and siblings since they were two weeks old. They all came to me with REALLY bad URI(Feline herpes per vet) and one died. The URI cleared up except the vet said they may get mild eye issues in times of stress which I have seen. The...

Monday my foster cat went to the vet for her rabies, Distemper, worming and Feline leukemia testing. Everything went fine till we got home. She was very Lethargic and had no interest in food. She threw up once bile but I think that’s it. Today Wednesday she is the same. Just laying around and no...

Ok I’m new to this cat rescue group and don’t know the normal protocol other rescues do. This group ONLY tests the mom for feline leukemia and maybe one of the kittens. When I questioned this they said their vet told them if the mom is negative so will be the kittens. Is this true??? I’m worried...

I would like some clarification regarding FELV testing. Some people said you can test any age BUT if you test under 6 months you could get a false positive. Other people have said You can never get a false negative but you can get false positives again at any age. Some people say you can test...

Two weeks ago I got three foster kittens that were pulled from a hoarder. Two kittens now weigh 2 pounds and are eating great. One kittens only now weighs 1 pound 6 oz. In the two weeks I’ve had him he only gained 3oz. He looks healthy except he’s thinner than the other two. No URI or fleas. He...

I foster for a small rescue group and last Sunday two of the kittens were playing and the female let out a yowl and when I looked over she was squinting one eye like she got scratched. I thought nothing of it as she went back to playing and acting normal. Later that evening I noticed on that...

Ok I read the information on here about bleach killing ringworm in the environment BUT I need something else. The room I'm keeping the ringworm cats in has carpet, wood furniture, electronics, bed that I can't use bleach to clean. This is the ONLY room I can use for them so I have to fine...

First time with ringworm and would like some advice. Just found out one of my 3 kittens has ringworm. Mom and other two are good so far. 1. What is a good daily "cleaner" for the room that will kill ringworm when you can't use bleach like wood furniture or walls? 2. For blankets, sheets...

I want to introduce the litter pan to my kittens and all I can find online is not to use clumping litter but there is no suggestions on what brand is good for kittens. I have a bag of yesterday's news but my cat refuses to use it so I doubt the kittens will either. Can anyone give me a...

I volunteer for a local Foster group. The cat I volunteered to take in had kittens three days after I brought her home. We don't know much about this cat except she came from a terrible hoarding situation. when I first got her home before she had the kittens she was eating and drinking fine she...

I recently joined a rescue group and this weekend I will be getting a pregnant stray to Foster. Here is the problem. Her last litter she ended up killing and eating them. I don't know much about her but do know she's very friendly not wild but got rescued from poor conditions. Guess they found...