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If the mother has worms, her kittens can have worms. Eggs from fleas can be in the mother's fur. When kittens nurse, they can swallow an egg. In the intestines, the egg grows into the worm. The worm then ingests nutrients from the kitten's food intake, so the kitty becomes malnourished.
What else can I help you with?
Are all kittens eye color blue when born?
No, not all kittens are born with blue eyes. Some kittens may be born with different eye colors depending on their breed and genetics. Eye color can change as the kitten grows older.
Do kittens hatch from eggs?
No, kittens are mammals and are born live. They do not hatch from eggs. Kittens are born after a period of gestation inside their mother's womb and are nursed by her after birth.
What do you do if your kitten has worms?
If you suspect your kitten has worms, take them to the vet for proper diagnosis and treatment. Your vet can prescribe the appropriate deworming medication to get rid of the worms and recommend ways to prevent future infestations. Keep your kitten away from other pets until they are treated to prevent the spread of worms.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
Do kittens see when there born?
Kittens are born deaf, toothless and blind. A kitten's eyes usually do not open until five to ten days after birth, but their eyesight only starts to develop when the kittens are a few weeks old.
Can kittens get worms from mom?
Not all kittens are born with worms. If the mother was wormed regularly and before the birth of the kittens it is unlikely that they will have worms. It is however highly recommended that kittens be wormed regularly and it is advised that this should be done monthly until they are 6 months old
Can a cat have premature kittens due to worms?
my cats stomache is big how can i tell if it is worms or kittens i have no clue what to due
Can picking up kittens to much give them worms?
No. Worms are passed from mother to the kittens or they pick them up from the area they are in. You can't handle them too much.
Does Every Newborn kitten have worms?
No, newborn kittens are not born with intestinal parasites, or worms. Cats pass eggs or larvae in their stool or milk, and therefore kittens can be infected by their mother while nursing. If the larvae passes through the kitten before maturing, the mother cat can also reinfest herself when grooming the kittens.
Does the mother cat leave her kittens if they have worms?
yes
What disease can be spread by kittens?
Yes. Many types of worms as well.
Does deworming cause diarrhea in kittens?
Yes, deworming can cause diarrhea in kittens as it is a common side effect of the medication used to treat worms.
Are kittens born in eggs?
No, kittens are not born in eggs.
What color are kittens' eyes when they are born?
Kittens are born with blue eyes.
When was Kittens Reichert born?
Kittens Reichert was born on March 3, 1910.
Are kittens covered in fuzz?
Yes, kittens are born with fur on them. This keeps the newborn kittens warm.
What is the collective noun for kittens?
The collective noun for kittens and puppies is a litter of kittens and a litter of puppies.
