Why is my 3-week-old kitten limping, not eating, and meowing a lot?

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Hello, I have I think around 3 weeks old kitten, and he seems to be having problems. I'm not sure what to do and I simply can't afford the vet. Can you please give me some advice on what I can do to help him. Thank you. Ok so when we found him we noticed he had a limp tail. We have also tried many things to get him to eat but he just doesn't eat well. I noticed when he tries to sleep he always look uncomfortable. He's also so loud and not stop meowing. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Loki is a very cute little guy! It sounds like Loki has a few different things going on. A limp tail could be due to a 'tail-pull' injury from the past, or could be due to a previous fracture or different injury. If he is not able to move it at all, you can consider having it amputated. If he is able to move it, and is walking around OK with it, and it doesn't seem painful (he doesn't crying out when you touch it, or touch near the base of the tail, where it attaches to his body), then he might be ok with it just as it is. If it seems painful or bothering him, it likely will need to be removed. Not eating well and being uncomfortable could be due to a problem in his stomach. The most likely cause would be intestinal worms. You can try getting him a dewormer from the pet store. Meowing a lot could be a sign of pain, or could be a playful kitten. If he is curled up and looks sore and is crying, then he is likely in pain, but if he is running around and exploring and playing, then he is likely just a vocal kitten. It sounds like he should be seen by a vet, so I would try to get some money saved up, or call your local vet to see if there are any low-cost clinics going on soon to have him vaccinated and possibly neutered and checked out. Best of luck with Loki.

Why is my 3-week-old kitten limping, not eating, and meowing a lot?

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