It can be a little overwhelming to find an animal that is clearly lost or in need of help, which is why this article aims to explain exactly what you should do if you find a stray kitten.
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Take Them to the Vet
The first thing you should do if you find a kitten that you believe to be a stray is to take them directly to a vet. There are a few reasons why you should do this, but what it boils down to is that a vet will know what to do to best look after an animal that needs help. However, there are a couple of important things that a vet will do that you can’t.
Check Them for Any Health Issues. One thing is that a vet has the know-how and equipment to properly check the animal for any kind of health issues that could be causing the animal issues. This ranges from uncomfortable skin conditions picked up from their time on the street to potentially deadly illnesses. All of which can be handled by a skilled vet.
Check for Tracking Chips. After they are sure the animal is well, a vet would also be able to check and see if the kitten had any kind of tracking chip that would enable you to locate their owners.
Try to Find Their Owners
Once you are sure that the animal is healthy, you can start trying to find their owners to return the lost animal to them. Unfortunately, if the kitten you found wasn’t chipped, then its unlikely that you’ll easily find the owners. A good way to start is by putting up posters saying that you’ve found a lost kitten and asking enquirers about what kind of cat they’ve lost. Don’t mention the kind of cat or put up pictures because people will sometimes be willing to lie to get a free cat.
Take Them Home
Finally, if the kitten is healthy, but you simply cannot locate its owners, then the only thing left to do is to find it a new home. If you want that home to be with you, then there are a few things that you would need to know before looking after such a vulnerable animal.
Figure Out Feeding. Making sure you feed them properly is important, especially with an animal with no food for a long time. In most cases, you should follow your vet’s advice when it comes to feeding, but once your kitten can eat normally, you can check out how to do appropriate kitten nutrition here!
Make Them Feel at Home. Lastly, with an animal that has had to deal with so much so young, you want to be sure that they have the best life possible. So, buy them all the toys, comfy beds, and treats that you can. Then, pamper that kitten until it doesn’t remember anything other than a life of luxury. Just be sure to make sure it stays healthy too!
