Found a stray kitten, can't take to vet right away. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female
I just found a stray kitten , I took it in and gave it a bath and fed it but I don't get paid till next week and can't take it to the vet right away ( I'll be able to by next Friday , so in about a week ) and I don't want to put it back outside. I also tried to take it back outside but it just follows me everywhere.
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Published on October 6th, 2017
You may want to call around . I’m our area many practices will do a new pet exam at no fee, then you can schedule for vaccines and such for next week. If you don’t plan to keep the kitty you can take to the humane society or animal control. If the kitten seems bright and alert and healthy then waiting a week for an exam and vaccines is probably ok as well. Regardless you should have her scanned for a microchip as she may be lost and her family may be looking for her. Any veterinary hospital can do this at no charge. Good luck and thanks for using Pet Coach.
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Published on October 12th, 2018
Hello. Unfortunately, it really sounds like this kitten needs veterinary intervention. It sounds like it may have a serious respiratory problem, possibly pneumonia. Due to its young age, without professional help, it’s prognosis is grim. The kitten should be taken immediately to the closest veterinarian or emergency clinic for assistance.
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Published on January 27th, 2017
I would recommend contacting Animal Control in your area. It sounds like she is in critical condition and is suffering, and if you are unable to take her to a veterinarian you should relinquish her to Animal Control for care. The non-emergency police line should be able to direct you to the right people or give advice.
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Published on June 17th, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about your kitten. I would definitely try to warm her up ( if wet you can use a blow dryer on a low setting a safe distance fromher skin and you can put a towel in the dryer and then wrap her in it, but don't jiggle her/try to rouse her forecefully as this isn't going to be of any benefit to her. If you cannot afford to care for her then I would recommend relinquishing her to a rescue or shelter who can as they may have the resources to provide veterinary care which it sounds like she is in desperate need of.
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