Kitten Has Fever

QUESTION:

I found a kitten, probably about 7 months old, in the backyard not too long ago, and I think he has a fever. All he does is sleep and he doesn't really move around much. A friend suggested that I give him baby aspirin 1mm/lb lower the temperature, but I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I want to bring him to the vet, but 1- it is sunday and alot of vets are not open, and 2-the cost of the emergency vet is so high and I don't think I will be able to afford it. What should I do?



ANSWER:

DON'T GIVE ASPIRIN! IT WILL KILL HIM!!! DON'T GIVE TYLENOL OR ADVIL OR ANY OF THOSE MEDICATIONS! If he has a fever, he needs to see a vet.

Is he eating? If he is not eating and not moving around and his ears feel warm, he needs to go to the vet right away.

Good Luck,
Dr. Neely