What do 1 do if a kitten gets diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is a serious condition. It may be caused by overfeeding, giving too concentrated a solution of milk replacer, or result from infection (usually caused by poor hygiene). Treatment must be swift as dehydration can then develop very rapidly, followed soon afterwards by collapse and death. Mild cases respond well to dilution of the milk 1: 1 with boiled water, which should be given until the diarrhoea stops. Severe cases should be given no milk at all. Instead they should be given a 51 0% glucose solution, glucose-saline, or isotonic electrolyte solution (e.g. ” Lectade”), all of which can be obtained from a veterinary surgeon. These solutions should be given until the diarrhoea stops; milk diluted 1: 1 with water, and finally full strength milk can be resumed 12-24 hours later. If kittens become collapsed and dehydrated they need immediate veterinary attention if they are to survive. Kittens in a collapsed state become chilled very rapidly. They will usually be given subcutaneou
