I think my cat may be sick -- he cant meow

Question

I am a little worried. I adopted a baby kitten from the humane society. She had a little cold and my older cat seemed to get a little sick. But now he is eating and drinking again, but it seems like he has a sore throat. When he meows it is very faint and scratchy, like he is straining to get it out. Is this something I should be worried about? I am unable to take him to the vet until i get paid in two weeks, so i am hoping it is nothing too serious.

Answer 1

WILL YOUR VET ALLOW PAYMENTS. LUCKILY MY VET WILL TAKE PAYMENTS. CALL AHEAD.

MIGHT BE PRENUMONIA, BUT YOU WILL NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU GET HER/ HIM THERE

Answer 2

It can be serious in a young kitten, so 2 weeks is too long to wait.  And, your kitten is feeling miserable.

Contact you vet and see if it is possible to work out a payment plan.  Many vets are quite willing to help.

Good luck and thanks for adopting!

Answer 3

Congrats on your new addition  :)

Young kittens can "go downhill" very quickly.  They can appear to be getting better one day and then before you know it they have pneumonia.

I am not saying this will happen, but two weeks is too long to wait.  I would try to work something out with the Vet or see if the Humane Society where you got her will give you a hand.  Remember you need to worry about your other cat as well.

Good Luck!!