This is a new one for me... need kitten help!

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5. While there is more than one vet in this city, there aren't many...

and that led me to losing my dearest baby a couple of years ago. I'm probably more weirded out because of that memory. The vet did offer taking a warm washcloth to her little butt and gently stimulating. That I can do (when I can catch her again!). I have no doubt this baby is scared to death, although the vibes in my room are pretty calm. Most of my other cats are staying out of the room "with the stranger"... and that's okay by me until I get her checked out thoroughly. As young as she is, she probably needs to be dewormed, and man... I don't need that going through my brood! (LOL)

Like I said, she's not a newborn, and she's probably past weaning age. I estimate about 8 weeks old... maybe a week and a few days younger. But she's definitely beyond 6 weeks old. I doubt having a bunch of young kids surrounding you when you're found did much for her peace of mind, either... although my sister would have controlled them. We thought we had a home for her, but sis doesn't like this family, as the kids are there most of the time alone. That doesn't fare well for a kitten who needs attention, love, and calm. I don't want to turn her into the local rescue society here... they are completely over run with cats and kittens with the November births (which I figure Gabby is probably a Scorpio).

I just never figured that at 70 yo, I'd be worried about anyone's "pooping habits" any longer! (LOL)