Kitten advice needed soon?
My sister has a stray cat she began to feed and it started staying around. Its had kittens and there all ok as far as I can tell, except one still has it umbilical(SP) cord attached about 3-4 inches long and its been over night. Will it be ok to carefuly cut the remainder of the cord up near the kittens belly or should I leave it alone? I dont want to get it to bleeding because it looks like live tissue?? Ive never seen one like this although I did see one similar once before.
One more question: This will not cause any pain to the kitten will it?
One more question: This will not cause any pain to the kitten will it?
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Leave it alone. It will dry-up, and fall off, all on it's own.
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I was hoping someone would say that, I hope it doesnt hurt the little guy. A "Big Thank You" for your quick reply and answer. 0 -
Fishkiller is correct, but do keep an eye out for possible infections. 0 -
Leave ir alone!! Nature will take care of it as it always has. 0 -
Burlap bag. Big Rock. Pond.
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quote:Originally posted by He Dog
Fishkiller is correct, but do keep an eye out for possible infections.
But won't taking an eye out hurt? Don0 -
Not as long as he takes out yours. Won't hurt him a bit. 0 -
I deal with this every day....Very often moms chew the cord leaving 2 or 3 inches hanging, or we have to cut the cord and sometimes its done in a hurry....One, never cut the cord with scissors, we use our fingernails and "shread" it....no bleeding and it is quite close to what the mom does to the cord...
Now for what is hanging....Yes you can leave it, BUT depending on where the kitten is and what it is laying on, you might want to take it off as it will get caught on things and cause the kitten injury....it will be dry in about 24 hrs and you can then cut it off leaving about an inch...that is one (1) inch...and yes you can use scissors then...
Oh and cartod...kittens do feel pain....
I have had to give newborns injections and they feel pain....0 -
quote:Originally posted by AZEX
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And that qualifies you for an animal cruelty charge in any state.0 -
quote:Originally posted by BlackRoses
I deal with this every day....Very often moms chew the cord leaving 2 or 3 inches hanging, or we have to cut the cord and sometimes its done in a hurry....One, never cut the cord with scissors, we use our fingernails and "shread" it....no bleeding and it is quite close to what the mom does to the cord...
Now for what is hanging....Yes you can leave it, BUT depending on where the kitten is and what it is laying on, you might want to take it off as it will get caught on things and cause the kitten injury....it will be dry in about 24 hrs and you can then cut it off leaving about an inch...that is one (1) inch...and yes you can use scissors then...
Oh and cartod...kittens do feel pain....
I have had to give newborns injections and they feel pain....
OK, maybe it was kittens feel no remorse.0 -
I view stray cats like I view Illegals.
The world really would be better off without a few million of them.
Unless you're going to take them all in, get them ALL their shots, and keep them INSIDE, then you've merely enabled another generation of trash-digging, car-p1ssing, stinking, nasty, Parvo-carrying VERMIN.
I've never shot or disposed of any cat which had a collar on it. No matter how mangy and nasty the POS was. It was someone's. All those w/o collars get zapped. One way or another.
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quote:Originally posted by He Dog
quote:Originally posted by AZEX
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And that qualifies you for an animal cruelty charge in any state.0 -
quote:AZEX Posted - 09/04/2007 : 7:48:32 PM
I view stray cats like I view Illegals.
The world really would be better off without a few million of them.
And that is exactly how I view you.....Anyone that disposes of an animal that is doing NO HARM or not needed for food should be disposed of themselves....
The world really wold be better off without a few like you...0 -
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i like pie
Kitten pie?0 -
quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
i like pie
BIG OL' HONKIN' APPLE PIE!!!!!!!!1
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Ooooooh what a manly man you are....
quote:Originally posted by AZEX
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If you think hordes of predatory feral animals do no harm, please allow me to assist you in some reading a bit more grown up than Golden Book adaptations of Disney films.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_cat
In addition to being the NUMBER ONE, asymptomatic vector of Parvo to puppies. Mr. Animal-lover. You should see a puppy basically shyt itself to death having contracted Parvo, carried into it's living area by a filthy trash-eating cat.
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Ooooooh what a manly man you are....
quote:Originally posted by AZEX
Burlap bag. Big Rock. Pond.
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AZEX,
A legitimate question was asked and you jumped in with an asinine comment. If you didn't have something useful or informative, why did you respond? You are coming off as an uncaring, ignorant azz.
If you want to bash cats, start your own thread.0 -
AZEX....
Before you make a further "a**" of yourself, perhaps you better go back and check the threads..
I work for a breeder, A cat breeder, a breeder that was Breeder of the Year for 2005 and 2007 for North America and Europe...His wife raises dogs...Yorkies and Chinese Hairless and Maltese...and for your information, cats are NOT the number 1 carriers of Parvo, dogs and ppl are...and the reason??????????? dogs eat their own poop, along with any other dogs poop they come in contact with..they also lick each other, and people carry on their boots and clothes..Check with your vet before you open your mouth...I have seen puppies die of Parvo, I have seen them poisoned by a jerk (my own) I have seen almost every kind of disease puppies can have and I have also seen what JERKS can do to a puppy..I have also seen puppies SURVIVE PARVO....
and for the record, check the profile on the person you are responding to...I AM A MRS ANIMAL LOVER......NOT A MR.....
There are a lot of cat lovers on this forum as well as a lot of dog lovers...0 -
In this medium, your plumbing means nothing to me.
It does not imply, nor it is deserving of any deference.
Next issue.
Not all vets agree. The original posters was asking for advice on how to "care" for ferals.
My advice, since he is apparently unable or unwilling to go "100%" was to chuck them.
The senselessness of perpetuating evil little shyt monsters that feral cats are, is just another example of how many folks yearn to "do something" which makes them feel good, even if ultimately, it's irresponsible.
Feeding strays is stupid. UNLESS, you're going to be an ADULT and take them in, give them their shots and a real, SAFE life.
Anything else is half-a55ery, and feel good naivete.
PS, I usually don't "bash" them. Live trap (Tuna), a P22 with a TAC65 and a 1.7cent .22 round work just fine. Humans, as usual, are to blame, which I why I prefer that they (the ferals, that is) don't suffer.
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How do you know he is not going to go 100% with them????????? the question was about the cord on a kitten...NOTHING MORE!!!!!!!!!...
Dont assume...it makes you look like the a**
Vets take their training in colleges and universities, and that is where it was learned that Parvo is NOT spread by cats as much as it is spread by dogs and ppl....0 -
I have 549 rounds left in my newest box of .22.
Just thought you'd like to know.
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Have a GREAT day.
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pumpkin pie is good. with whipped cream.
cotton candy is not made from cotton.
what ever happened to the transylvania twist?0 -
Sorry to cause any friction, it was an honest question which I knew Beth would know. Im aware there is a problem with people not being responsible with their pets. However my wife and I do take some in and try to find them homes, and we tend to what we can until we do find them homes. In most cases we do find loving homes for them. My sister is like me her heart is bigger than her brain. I cant stand to think of any animal going hungry. But it does come down to the fault of people not caring for their pets. All of our cats and dogs are spayed or neutered. Thanks again for all of your advice. 0 -
Sorry to get the Disney's all upset.
I'm pleased that you endeavor to "do the right thing" (not that my opinion means much in the grand scheme of things)
Didn't mean to dirty up your thread. All Apologies.
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nighthawk,
good sir. my nonsensical posts were only to alleviate some of the tension mounting in here and meant in no way to offend you.
now to answer your questions, though not trained as well as BR, i too have taken in my fair share of strays, nursed them to health, and found good homes for all. BR knows her stuff, i'd follow her advice.
to address the other issues, well...i just don't want to add fuel to any fire. suffice it to say that should one feel compelled to assist the humane society or animal control in controlling the population of stray animals i only ask that you do so as humanely as possible but be prepared when you suggest others do the same to be critisized on either your ethics or methods. remember, some people don't consider these to be strays, just pets without homes.0 -
No apology to me is necessary, Im very aware of the problem that you are speaking of. Thanks for all your input, everyone is entitled to their beliefs and you can voice yours freely with me without any problem. I dont get offended and if I can learn from it, I wish to be corrected. Thanks again!
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quote:Originally posted by AZEX
Burlap bag. Big Rock. Pond.
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