My kittens are dying fast with seizures and diarrhea. Why?

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I run a small kitten rescue. This year I have had 4 kittens pass and 1 that is doing the same thing. They all stop eating, seem to seize, get extremely watery diarrhea, then pass with in 12 hours. What could cause this? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 12 days old | 0.5 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, This could be several different things. Not eating following by seizures makes me concerned that they may be hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) from not eating. This usually leads to seizures, which can be associated with changes in urination and defecation. Infectious diseases are also very common in kittens. Many of the mother cats are not vaccinated and can pass viral diseases to their young. Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline Herpes Virus, and Feline Panleukopenia can all cause kitten deaths. Unfortunately, with kitten rescue, we can't ever be sure of the mother's health beforehand. The better controlled the feline overpopulation problem is and the more cats are vaccinated, the better it will be overall. Thoroughly disinfecting bowls, litter dishes, floors, etc and quarantining cats in your home is the best way to minimize disease spread. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My kittens are dying fast with seizures and diarrhea. Why?

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