Should I take in a stray kitten?

Don’t Take Kittens or Their Mother to an Animal Shelter Most shelters do not have programs to provide the care unweaned kittens need to survive and thrive. As a result, there is a risk that the kittens will be killed. Shelters in general are not good environments for mother cats and kittens.

Do stray kittens carry diseases?

Stray kittens can also carry various infectious diseases that can be transmitted to other cats in the household, such as feline leukemia virus, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus. Overall, the risks from adopting stray kittens are low, but they are real.

How much do kitten vaccines cost?

Kittens receive upper respiratory and distemper combination vaccinations every 3-4 weeks until cat vaccinethey are 16 weeks of age. These vaccinations can cost anywhere from $25.00 to $50.00 each. Vaccinations for distemper and respiratory disease are extremely important in kittens.

Can I touch a stray kitten?

A mother cat will NOT “reject” kittens that have been touched by humans. If there are signs that mama cat has been back but she is afraid of you and runs away, she is probably feral, meaning she was born outside and has never been around humans, and should stay outside with her kittens.

Is it safe to adopt a stray kitten?

Never take a kitten that’s younger than six weeks old away from its mother and siblings. The only exception to this rule is if you find a runt or other kitten that has for any reason been abandoned by its mother and hasn’t been receiving the amount if milk it needs to survive in the wild.

Should you take a stray kitten to the vet?

If he is injured, physically distressed or in obvious pain or discomfort, you will want to take him directly to a veterinarian for assessment and care. If he seems to be physically okay, but you are not planning on keeping the kitten, I’m sure you still want him to have safe shelter and the hope of a better life.

What does a kitten need from the vet?

KITTEN CARE

• Step 1: Vaccinations. Vaccinations are ideally given at 6, 9, 12, and 15 weeks of age.
• Step 2: Worm & Parasite Treatment.
• Step 3: Microchipping.
• Step 4: Spaying/Neutering.
• Step 5: Flea & Tick Treatment.
• Step 6: Develop a General Care Routine.
• Step 7: Socialization.
• Step 8: Prepare for Hazards & Emergencies.

What is the first shot a kitten gets?

Immunizations are started at 6-8 weeks of age and are repeated every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 4 months old. The routine or core vaccinations will protect your kitten from the most common diseases: feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1), calicivirus, and rabies.