blind cat only i'm only an 11 year old and i need help

[morgan_ortega]

a stray cat had a litter of kittens and they are so cute there's a tabby cat and we think that trhere is something wrong with it we think that he might be blind and i don't know what to do my parents don't know what to do ether its so sad cause when he walks he does it in circles and when he trys to get up from sitting down he falls over we dont know wether to take him to the vet or leave him alone. the brothers and sisters leave him alone and i was going to feed him but then thought what if he has a desease do we take him to the vet or leave him alone im so confused please help! oh and we dont have money to take him to the vet please help

-morgan_ortega

[MA]

please take this kitty to the vet, he needs to be seen. It could be something really wrong with him besides what you think which is blindness. I know that money is an issue, but most vets are really good about taking payments. This little one needs veterinary intervention NOW!

[davet]

i also question whether this is actually blindness, it could be but it sounds more like a brain problem or even an inner ear problem...get it checked out because it might be taken care of if it is done early enough....let us know please

[Traci]

And assuming you're referring to a kitten with this problem, it is really doubtful it is blindness, but probably a cerebellar disorder, like infectious disease, flea anemia or infectious disease such as distemper. If the latter, you are going to suffer a great loss.

Get this kitten to the nearest ER vet IMMEDIATELY! ...if your parents have money for an internet connection, surely they have enough for a vet exam. Don't wait another minute, your kitten's life (and possibly ALL of them) are at risk! Please, don't let him suffer, get him seen NOW

[Guest]

Thanks so very much i appreceate your help . My mom said that we would call the vet on Monday morning. We are all cat lovers here. And we feel so sad and sorry for the kitten. My dad just noticed the kittens behavior yesterday. I really dont think that it was born that way cause we saw it running and playing whith the other ones a few weeks ago. But now it is all alone and none of the other kittens are ever around it. I was wondering if cats can sense that there is something wrong with it and they dont want to be with it anymore. We have tried to feed it and give it some water but it just runs away. I don't know what to do cause we dont have money to pay for the vet. I know that it will cost alot of money. -morgan_ortega

[Guest]

We don't even have internet connection i'm using the public librarys. And the reason i came here is to research this and maybe find some help and support from other cat lovers. but thanks any way

[Traci]

Please, this CANNOT wait until Monday....your kitten is suffering and needs help NOW. If a trauma occured, the best chances of recovery are when PROMPT and immediate veterinary attention are given right away. Waiting until Monday, your kitten may not make it.

The difference between today/right now and Monday......progressing signs, neurological problems that need immediate treatment, or even sudden death. You asked if you should get kitten to the vet, and you've been instructed YES, right now please! . Tell your parents you heard from a vet, vet-tech and experienced cat owners, no waiting on this!

[Tina B and crew]

I'll stand behind what Traci has said...this little kitten needs vet attention now...kittens can fade very fast when something is not right...don't take any chances and get it to a vet ASAP. I know you are worried about money, but I'm sure you can find a vet who will work with you.