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I rescued a stray cat

I rescued a stray cat/kitten yesterday. I would say she is about 7 or 8 months old and weighs no more than 10lbs. She's obviously underfed and dehydrated, so I have been feeding her soft food and syringe feeding her water to get it down her. She has had diarrhea the past few times she's used the litter tray, no blood in the stool just liquid and very light in colour. Is this bad, or could it just be in relation to the stress of an environment and food change? Also, I have noticed a creamy yellowish-white discharge coming from her vagina and have no idea what this could be from. Could it be serious? Do I need to take her to a vet right away or is there something I can do myself (seeing as I can't really afford a vet visit right now)? What can I do for her UNTIL I can get her to a vet if I need to take her there? Is this something that could kill her? Is there anything I can feed her to help it or the diarrhea?

Symptoms: Exercise Intolerance, No Appetite & Anorexia, Diarrhea

•   Mary Fleetham says:

  June 02nd, 2009 at 12:34 PM

  Any time you bring in a stray animal you should have it seen by a Vet right away.  This is to protect any other pets you might have and even yourself.  You don't know where this cat has come from and what it may be infected with.  The discharge is something I would be concerned about.  If you talk to your Vet and explain the situation he will most likely treat the cat and work out a payment plan.

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