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My stray kitten has anemia and stomach problems. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 700 lbs

First of all thank you so much for the previous help by Dr.Melanie BVSC MS from NZ.We have got a baby boy named Jerry who is a stray kitten.Though he is not yet vaccinated or dewormed but we came to know that he is animic and has got gastric problem.We have started feeding him wet packeging food of Tuna fish, milk and dry food also and sometimes home cooked fish.But we are really worried for his health and our hygiene as he is not yet vaccinated or dewormed.Kindly suggest what needs to be done.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2019

You are so welcome! I'm glad I was able to help you before. Jerry could be anemic from the heavy infestation of fleas, and anemia is fatal without treatment. Be careful with the milk, as cats are lactose intolerant, and milk gives them GI upset. I would take him into a vet today to have this anemia treated. Once he is better, he can get vaccinated and dewormed. Best of luck.

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