Why are my rescued feral kittens sick with diarrhea and eye issues?

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I rescued 3 feral kittens whose mother died. I’m not sure age I would guess from 12-16 weeks old. I fed them some dry and wet food for one day and then switched to a dry I’ve been consistently feeding them for about 4-5 days. They didn’t have diarrhea at first but each one has slowly come down with it. The one whose had it the longest is drinking and eating consistently and is active. The other 2 have always been more timid. Ones third eyelid is showing a bit but is drinking some still. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor kittens. Diarrhea has many different causes and it could be related to their bodies is adjusting to the new diet. It’s also very likely, since they are outdoor cats, that they have parasites and potential bacterial overgrowth. The one who is showing the third eyelid may also be dealing with a viral infection. If it’s at all possible, have the kittens examined by the veterinarian and the stool tested for worms. Then you will get the appropriate treatment. You may also go online or contact the Humane Society and see how about any feral cat program is in your area. Female cats can have up to 30 kittens in a year. This quickly leads to overpopulation which then leads to spread of disease. Many programs will offer spay, neuter and release back to the original location. The cats can no longer reproduce and they go back to their original territory which keeps other cats from moving in. It’s the best form of population control. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why are my rescued feral kittens sick with diarrhea and eye issues?

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