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A new kitten popped up in our neighborhood. I normally don't mind stray/feral cats but I felt compelled to get to know this one. I've been feeding it wet canned food and churus. It's very skittish and if anyone comes walking by it'll run away while in the middle of eating. It also won't come towards the food unless I walk at least 10 ft. Away.
Current plan is to gain its trust and see if I can bring it inside. Even if I'm successful I figure it'll take months before I can gain its trust and take it to a vet for a wellness checkup. My question is how do I inspect the kitten for any clear signs of illness or fleas if I can't get close to it. I don't want my apartment to have fleas if I can help it. Or is that just something you have to expect when taking in a feral kitten? Or is the first thing to do is take it to a vet after I trap it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is the first time I'm ever attempting this.
Current plan is to gain its trust and see if I can bring it inside. Even if I'm successful I figure it'll take months before I can gain its trust and take it to a vet for a wellness checkup. My question is how do I inspect the kitten for any clear signs of illness or fleas if I can't get close to it. I don't want my apartment to have fleas if I can help it. Or is that just something you have to expect when taking in a feral kitten? Or is the first thing to do is take it to a vet after I trap it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is the first time I'm ever attempting this.