Re: Kitten Poop!

I need help finding a vet who can help this kitty I took in after the momma
cats was killed by wild dogs,I feel sure she has  some medical issues but I
cannot afford it, all at once she has only used littler box 1 or twice then
quit and mainly has diarreha more than regular poo she is  adorable her mom
was full grown but she is full grown and the size of a kitten very loveable
and loves to perch on my shoulder,I just have to find someone to help get
her better, then I can get her a good home someone please help or guide me
to someone who can I live in bessemer alabama   thansk leanne
"PattyC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Karen M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > To my fellow feral caretakers, have a question:
> >
> > I posted pics recently of my two lovely semi-feral kittens, Miss
> > Marmalade (Marmie) and Harley. They are doing great for the most part,
> > except for one little problem - Marmie is not going in the litter box.
> > She goes *around* the litter box, but not in it.
> >
> > She went to the vet right before I got her. She did have worms, she's
> > been treated. I haven't noticed further worm bits in her stools, and
> > believe me, I've been getting reeeaaal good looks (and smells). Other
> > than that she was healthy. Her poops are still a bit runny, but she's
> > regular and pees regularly too, though once again, not in the box, as I
> > just discovered. She was peeing in a cat bed, that has been removed.
> >
> > Her brother goes in there like a dream. I clean up each "deposit" very
> > thoroughly with a special cleaner. I've tried placing their litter box
> > over the offending sites, no go. I've tried containing them to the
> > bathroom for awhile for feeding and post-feeding elimination, no go. She
> > held it, then after I let her out into her area, she went and pooped.
> > She was doing this when they were in their big dog crate too for the
> > first few days. I thought maybe the space was too small. She was pooping
> > in their sleeping area, too. And she was doing it before I got her, her
> > rescuer noticed it too.
> >
> > I'm thinking another vet trip is in order, but maybe this is a habit
> > left over from her original worm condition? And also keep them contained
> > in the bathroom, a "virgin" room for a few days. I hate to back track
> > with them, as they're making great progress getting more freedom in the
> > house, but this little problem will prevent Marmie from getting adopted,
> > and I'd really like them to get adopted together.
> >
> > Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to give all the info that I can
> > think of off the top of my head.
> >
> > :) K
> >
>
> When I rescued 3 kitties last summer, Moe (of Moe, Larry & Curley) did
just
> as you describe above.  I was very worried about him, and about getting
him
> adopted, because of that.  Eventually, Larry & Curley got adopted, but Moe
> was having "sick" behavior, even after being treated twice for worms.
>
> A woman who works at my vet's office adopted Moe (and then named him
> Reuben).  She has told me he then was put on antibiotics and eventually
got
> OK.  He is a "normal" cat now who goes in the litter box.  He weighed less
> than 2 pounds when he left my home in summer 2002.  She told me recently
> that he weighs 12 pounds now!!
>
> Just thinking give it time, OR have someone who can afford frequent vet
> visits adopt Marmie!
>
> PattyC
>
> PS.  You can see Moe here if you like.  I still miss him.
> http://community.webshots.com/user/pattyc4303
>
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