1. Sniffles and Sneezes Medically Caring for you Foster Kittens

2. Please Remember No Dumb Questions Support Sergeants ACPS Foster Coordinator

3. What if … If you notice something isn’t right with your kitten, reach out for help. Step One: Visit the Soldier website – acpskittenarmy.weebly.com

4. Step Two Assess the Symptoms Yellow or Red?

5. Yellow: Concern Needed Sneezing/coughing Ocular/nasal discharge Mild-short lasting lethargy Did not gain weight Soft stool Occasional vomiting Decreased appetite but still eating Unusual behavior Drinking less than normal Small patches of missing fur

6. Yellow: Concern Needed Sneezing/coughing Ocular/nasal discharge Mild-short lasting lethargy Did not gain weight Soft stool Occasional vomiting Decreased appetite but still eating Unusual behavior Drinking less than normal Small patches of missing fur If your kitten has yellow symptoms, Please book an appointment so ACPS vets can examine it. Let your support sergeant know.

7. How do I do that? Appointments: acpsfosters.youcanbook.me

8. Red: Action Needed Not eating/did not eat during last meal Weight loss Liquid diarrhea or blood in stool Dehydration - dry/sticky gums, skin does not bounce back when pinched Listless - little to no movement or energy Repeated vomiting Bleeding Neurological symptoms - fainting, dizziness, seizures, walking funny (drunk), disoriented or confused, sudden aggression

9. Red: Action Needed Not eating/did not eat during last meal Weight loss Liquid diarrhea or blood in stool Dehydration - dry/sticky gums, skin does not bounce back when pinched Listless - little to no movement or energy Repeated vomiting Bleeding Neurological symptoms - fainting, dizziness, seizures, walking funny (drunk), disoriented or confused, sudden aggression During Shelter Hours – bring your kitten in immediately, no appointment needed. If the shelter is closed, you can visit an emergency clinic or outside veterinarian. Thank you to the generosity of Friends of Jacksonville Animals donors, you can be reimbursed up to $100.

10. Do’s and Dont’s DO pay attention DO take notes DO ask for help DO let us know when you need help

11. Do’s and Dont’s DO NOT ask for medical help on social media unless in a private message to ACPS Foster Coordinator DO NOT provide medical help if you are not an APCS staff member DO NOT take ACPS animals to an outside vet unless in an emergency AND the shelter is closed. DO pay attention DO take notes DO ask for help DO let us know when you need help

12. Best Practices Keep kittens isolated for at least 10 days Keep all pets in house up to date on vaccinations Wash hands frequently If you volunteer at the shelter, or are around other animals, change clothes when you get home Keep close watch Know that not all kittens will thrive and not all kittens survive – we are here to support you if that happens

13. Let’s Practice