Need advice on new kittys (vanity)

Free Republic Vanity ^ | 12/07/11 | jocon307

[jocon307]

I need some advice on the two new kittens we adopted Saturday. They are very lethargic.

[jocon307]

We adopted 2 kittens at the weekly adoption event at one of our local pet stores. They are very pretty and cute and sweet, but they are VERY lethargic.

They are sisters and about 3 months old. We were told they had an intestinal parasite and we were given some medicine to give them for nine days. They've been taking that with no problem.

They are eating well, going in their potty box, they are not dehydrated or sneezing or throwing up. One purrs muchly, the other one not so much.

In other words they are fine. But they just are like little stuffed animals. They seem to spend the whole day under the bed and they don't play at all. They'll sit on our laps for hours.

I'm worried they are sick, this behavior just doesn't seem normal to me.

Is this fear? Are they just not used to a new environment?

Any advice or comments will be welcomed.

I'm resolved to finish their course of medicine and I did reach out for the woman who runs the adoptions, but I haven't heard from her yet. If they are still not peppy I'll take them to the vet. But, hubby is kind of worried and so am I.

So, thanks in advance to all my fine freepers.

[jocon307]

Hi Slings, can you pass this along, I really need some good advice.

Thanks a bunch!

[Jonty30]

Each cat is different, but they all seem to absolutely love laser pointers. You might want to pick one up at the local discount store.

They probably didn’t get much stimulation where they were at, so you’ll have to work a bit at stimulating them.

[thackney]

You just need to play the proper music to bring them out of their stupor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxnAr6pRt0

Good luck with them, I hope the perk up after the medicine is done.

[isthisnickcool]

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“We adopted 2 kittens at the weekly adoption event at one of our local pet stores. They are very pretty and cute and sweet, but they are VERY lethargic. “

I’m not saying I did this, but...

if you place a women’s hair clip on the end of the tail as they walk by, it may energize them in a dramatic way...

BUT, then again, I’m not saying I know this for a fact.

[Forgotten Amendments]

I had a similar experience with my first cat. Just sensed he was too slow for a younger one. Turned out he had a very high fever, even though the pound had given him a clean bill of health.

A trip to vet might be worth it. Plus, getting them used to vets is a good idea.

Good Luck!

[ConjunctionJunction]

Try calling your vet, but they might be lethargic due to the parasite. You might not see them more active until they get that out of their system.

[Ron C.]

Not to worry... that medication and the parasites take a lot of their energy away from them. They will be healing for another week or two, so you can expect them to be a bit low in energy. But, look out. After they heal up, you’ll be complaining that they have too much energy! LOL

[freekitty]

Give them a few days. One of my dogs was infested when we got him. He is going on 8 years old now and is as lively as he can be.

[smokingfrog]

Kittens do tend to sleep a lot. They’re probably just not feeling their best due to the meds and parasites.

[astratt7]

If there is any doubt whatsoever...please...take them to the vet. Kittens should be very active, so that is not a good sign. The vet will be able to do blood work and urine testing and figure out what is wrong. My Siamese did the same thing when he was a baby and they put him on some antibiotics and he sprang right back! Kittens can not take sickness or infection as well as adult cats...so spend the money...it will be well worth it...and they will give you years of love!

[Tony O]

Love cats, have 5. They may just be feeling out of sorts with the parasites and the medicine (which may make them drowsy on its own).

If they seem to take a turn for the worse I'd recommend getting them to a vet as soon as you could arrange it.

[jocon307]

Thanks Guys! You are making me feel better.

Ron C., you are right, I said to hubby we should maybe be careful what we wish for, they’ll be bouncing off the walls and we’ll say “remember when they used to sit in our laps?”

[grellis]

In my experience adopting both dogs and kittens (even from a shelter)--take them to a vet ASAP. They don't sound like they are in imminent danger, but I'll bet there's more wrong with them than you have been told. Since you adopted them, there is a very good chance that a vet in your area will agree to see them for a reduced fee, possibly even free.

[Krankor]

I don’t know a lot about kittens except you’re never supposed to put them in a washing machine.

[patriot08]

‘Fine FReepers’ indeed. I had almost 80 replies to my post asking for help for my injured boy, Tommy, a while back.
(He’s fine now)

What does the vet say?
It’s not normal for kitten to lay around all day and never play.
Love and take care of the ‘lil ones, and God bless for adopting them.

[rabidralph]

And if that doesn't work, they can try this.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Look at their gums. If they are gray then they are anemic, usually due to fleas.

[khnyny]

I think a thorough trip to the vet is in order...good luck and God bless. Get the kitties checked out, it may cost a little money, but is well worth the expense.