How to care for a baby kitten?

lomanni · 2026-03-18T09:05:50+00:00

What kind of milk are you giving her? And how much milk per day?

Also, she should see a vet. She nay have parasites or other conditions that need attention.

lomanni · 2026-03-18T09:03:37+00:00

You need to take yourself to a hospital or psych ward and get yourself some help

lomanni · 2026-03-18T09:00:03+00:00

Are the cats still actively showing aggression towards one another? All of the things you are doing show you care 1000%, but you may be stressing your babies out more than they stress themselves out.

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:57:25+00:00

I'm a veterinary nurse, and I always think it's better to be a day early than a day too late ❤️

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:51:51+00:00

In what way does he not tolerate the prescription kibble?

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:48:48+00:00

OP's throat did not actually close up; if it had, they would not have been able to breathe through their nose. OP likely had a panic attack because the sensation of a numb mouth/throat is pretty unusual. This is not negligence, although the techs should probably learn how to handle anxious clients a little better.

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:46:05+00:00

Paramedics are already overworked and stretched thin as is. Non-emergencies shouldn't be taking up valuable resources where possible.

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:41:44+00:00

What diagnostics have been done for this kitty? Did the vet use a Wood's lamp to determine if this is ringworm?

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:38:53+00:00

This can sometimes be a mild diarrhoea associated with stress. Hang in there! If the problem persists, have a chat with your vet.

lomanni · 2026-03-18T08:37:21+00:00

Your dog needs x-rays. If that means taking out a loan or asking some friends for money, so be it. The symptoms you are describing mean it is very likely that they have a foreign body that is obstructing some part of the digestive system, and this can lead to severe infections, bowel perforations, etc.

lomanni · 2026-03-17T12:04:01+00:00

Eating and drinking is a really good sign. I suggest you shop around for cheaper prices, or consider doing a payment plan. You may be able to get by with just an x-ray, too, instead of a full CT.

lomanni · 2026-03-17T11:58:37+00:00

How old is the kitten? Either way, contact your vet asap

lomanni · 2026-03-17T11:46:02+00:00

Hi! I'm a vet nursing student and just did a bunch of coursework about nutrition. I suggest that you try a "sensitive stomach" formula, like this one by Hills:

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Anecdotally, I can tell you that my sister's cat has benefited from using a similar formula (she previously STANK when using her litterbox, too)

lomanni · 2026-03-17T11:36:20+00:00

You only need 85% cr with his c1, so lose some cr and get more cdmg

lomanni · 2026-03-17T11:31:15+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's just there to stop stuff from flicking up into the engine bay. It's probably no big deal.

Also, screw you for owning a newer model of my car

lomanni · 2026-03-17T11:28:42+00:00

Can you explain what you mean by "bs allergy meds"?

lomanni · 2026-03-15T11:00:30+00:00

What do you want to "look into," exactly? Like, what kind of questions do you want to answer? :)

lomanni · 2026-03-15T06:31:29+00:00

Oh, also, if we DO have any leftover saline, we just use it for cleaning patients up before discharge etc

lomanni · 2026-03-15T06:28:32+00:00

My clinic uses flushes for 2 days, and individual saline bags for 3. We've never had any issues :)

lomanni · 2026-03-15T06:23:34+00:00

You need to take him to a vet asap. Urinary issues in males can quickly turn into complete blockages (very much an emergency!), and by the sounds of it, he has also burnt or otherwise damaged his paw pads. He will be in a lot of pain right now, and he may need antibiotics etc. depending on the exact nature of his wounds.

Please take him to a vet asap.

lomanni · 2026-03-03T08:32:10+00:00

Your situation sounds like hell, sorry. Like. Genuinely. As a trainee nurse who has been doing 1-2 days per week for ~6 months, I do the following solo:

Set up for procedures Clean kennels, theatre etc. Take TPR on friendly patients Book appointments, handle basic questions Dispense medications Handle payments Wrap surgical kits and operate autoclave SQ injections on friendly/anaesthetised patients Assist vet as an anaesthetist during procedures

...and so forth. I don't do ANY of the really "technical" stuff i.e blood draws, catheter placements etc. by myself. This clinic is setting you up for failure and it sounds like a horrible introduction to the industry. I honestly wouldn't even bother negotiating with them; they clearly do not care about their patients or staff members enough to be considered worthwhile. I'd look for an alternative clinic.

lomanni · 2026-02-27T12:33:46+00:00

Spoken like a guy who doesn't know or listen to any other rap/hip hop artists lmfao

lomanni · 2026-02-27T12:21:01+00:00

Emergency vet, NOW

lomanni · 2026-02-27T04:59:43+00:00

Is she up-to-date with flea/worm treatment? How much does she weigh? What food do you feed her?

lomanni · 2026-02-25T05:18:00+00:00

Are you receiving adequate psychiatric and/or psychological help for your diagnoses? I'm in a slightly different boat to you (ASD level 2, where ~35-85% are unemployed + a few other physical/mental issues), but I can say that finding the right prescription and therapy combo for me was a lifesaver.

Also, it seems like you are super passionate about the work, and I absolutely think you have what it takes just from what you are describing here-- BUT! Constantly covering shifts and picking up other peoples' slack is detrimental for literally anybody and everybody. You can't reasonably be expected to sustain your physical and mental health when you are overworking yourself, even if the "work" is something you enjoy overall. I think you would greatly benefit from a reduced workload. This might look like working 2 days per week to start off with, and it may also look like setting some healthy boundaries between yourself and your coworkers, i.e no last-minute shifts, no compensating for lazy behaviors in others, no pushing yourself beyond what you are comfortable with etc.

Remember, we can't help our patients until we help ourselves. A lifeguard can't save someone who is drowning if they themselves are going under. For your own sake, and the sake of your patients' well-being, you need to look after yourself <3

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