Found Dirty Stray Cat/Kitten - Educate me

[MickeyMouseGal]

DO NOT use over the counter flea meds!!! Several can kill your pets!

I agree 100%. This isn't a vet's line to sell their products. I have seen cats die from these products, while I have never seen a death from Frontline.

 

[Maridw]

Just want to mention, your SPCA is going to push very hard for you to take the cat to a vet to: a) find out the age and GET THE CAT SPAYED/NEUTERED before it starts creating more unwanted kittens; b) get the cat vaccinated, particularly against rabies; c) get it checked out for other health problems like tapeworms and ringworm; d) just in case it's a lost pet, scan it for a microchip.

I know it's a lot of money and commitment, but I'd make sure the kitty gets shots (for its own sake) and spayed (for the community's sake).

You were asking what you could catch from a dirty kitty... I did once get a mild case of ringworm from a stray who moved in just for the coldest part of a winter. And you know about fleas...

Hope it works out for you and the cat who's adopted you!

I agree on getting it spayed/neutered. We have adopted 4 strays. Our latest has been staying with my DD until she gets spayed and declawed tomorrow. Ours are all indoor cats. Plus our latest will be our 5th cat. Our oldest cat was the only one who wasn't a stray. Our very first cat was a stray, but she had to be put to sleep because she got antifreeze poisoning.

You should be able to call a local vet and get an idea of what it would cost for all the shots etc.

to you for taking care of this baby.

 

[browneyes106]

Everyone has given you some great suggestions. If you can take a picture of the kitten and post it here we might be able to help you determine the age of the kitten.