Two flea-ridden kittens have actually passed away simply a couple of hours after being discovered at the side of a roadway in a shoebox.
Cats Protection Swale released a sad caution to owners about flea anaemia following their deaths.
The kittens, around 2 to 3 weeks old, were gotten by a member of the general public on Monday night.
They were then required to Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in Maidstone to be dealt with, however unfortunately staff couldn’t save them.
A message was published on the charity’s Facebook page, stating that they “hope it doesn’t happen again”.
It said: “They were very cold and not moving much, but worse was to come as we noticed that both were covered in fleas.
“Fleas on kittens can be deadly –the fleas literally suck the blood and life out of them and the kitten can do nothing about it.
‘They were very cold and not moving much…’
“It’s up to us as humans to get suitable treatment before it’s too late and that treatment is a flea product from the vet.
“Buying one over the counter from your local shop will not treat the parasites successfully, it must be from the vets. It’s simple!”
The loss of blood can result in weak point, tiredness, sleepiness, dehydration, and a progressive fading of health that can eventually show deadly.
Cats Protection likewise suggests not purchasing cats or kittens from “backstreet sellers”.
They encourage getting a rescue, as they have had a complete medical examination, along with all the needed vaccinations and treatments.
“Flea anaemia is real and happens fast, but it’s so easily treatable – any vet can help,” the charity went on to state.
“With the two kittens confirmed as emergencies, we rushed them down to our emergency vet who did everything they could to save these little ones, but because of the fleas and the lack of warmth, unfortunately both died within hours.”
“Such sad news, especially as it was all so preventable.
“RIP to the two little diddies. We did our best for you, sorry it was not enough.”
‘We did our best for you, sorry it was not enough.’
Cats Protection Swale would not reveal where the kittens were initially discovered.
The charity says cases like this one “happen all too frequently”.
As an outcome, they are requesting for contributions to enable them to continue to save animals in the location. You can do so by clicking here.
They likewise appealing for volunteers to use their time at upcoming occasions and to foster brand-new saves.
