Do stray kittens need vaccinations?
Feline Leukemia Virus This vaccine is recommended for all outdoor cats and indoor cats that are exposed to outdoor cats. All kittens should be vaccinated for FELV even if they will be indoor solitary cats. Speak to your veterinarian if you have any questions about your feline and his or her risks.
When do you give kittens their first shots?
Many of your kitten’s initial shots will be given as a series of “boosters” every 3–4 weeks. To achieve the best protection possible, your kitten will need boosters over the first several months of their life, at least until they are between 16–20 weeks old.
What should I do if a stray kitten Bit Me?
Talk to your doctor about possibly getting a rabies shot yourself. Stray animals are riddled with germs, parasites and various nasties. Clean the wound carefully and it should be seen by a doc. A friend knew someone who had a bite. She cleaned it as you would any wound.
What to do if you find a newborn kitten in NYC?
The NYC Feral Cat Initiative can help you locate low-cost veterinary care, and might be able to help you find new homes for the kittens, but completing these tasks will be your responsibility. Prepare for bottle-feeding and proper care before you take the kittens off the street.
Where can I find a home for a stray kitten?
There are many ways to find the stray kitten a home — check out bestfriends.org for a guide of best practices. Unless, of course, he or she is already home. Kittens are, after all, irresistible!
Many of your kitten’s initial shots will be given as a series of “boosters” every 3–4 weeks. To achieve the best protection possible, your kitten will need boosters over the first several months of their life, at least until they are between 16–20 weeks old.
Can a mother cat take care of a stray kitten?
Mother cats are not always able to stay with their kittens, they have to leave the kittens alone in order to find food for themselves. If you find one or more stray kitten, you need to be sure it has actually been abandoned by its mother before you take it inside.
The NYC Feral Cat Initiative can help you locate low-cost veterinary care, and might be able to help you find new homes for the kittens, but completing these tasks will be your responsibility. Prepare for bottle-feeding and proper care before you take the kittens off the street.
Can you give an unweaned kitten a shot?
The majority of shelters do not provide care to unweaned kittens, so if you want them to have a shot, it’s going to be your responsibility to help them yourself, or to find someone who can. 3. Don’t panic – but do act quickly. When it comes to orphaned kittens, time is of the essence.