Thanks ever so much, gpm...just about to go offline and saw your post.
I'll be able to sleep a bit easier now after reading what the normal temp, resp rate, etc is for cats...much appreciate the info.
She has obviously been starving - so I've taken up Ben's food so she doesn't go for anymore until the morning. (I did put a tiny bowl near her box, though - with a small amount of softened biscuits - in case she is hungry in the night. Also a small water bowl and Ben's is nearby in case hers runs out). Quite right - she is drinking and feeding on her own...so hopefully all will sleep through the night, unless she wakes crying (she cried a lot, earlier) in which case I won't be able to sleep. I'll just go to the couch with her (with a towel thanks..the snot is amazingly copious!)if I have too
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For now, though, she is in her own box - all snuggly. We don't have a litter box - but put some paper in the corner for her. She's in the kitchen and I'm not too worried if she makes a bit of a mess - easily cleaned up in the morning. Tomorrow I'll get a small litter box for her - temporarily until she is well and fit to roam (through our animal door - for free access in and out). Want her to do her business outside in the long run.
I'll send you a pic tomorrow... she's a sweetie. Big brown eyes with black fur. Fur is sparse/thin - and you can see her skin clearly through it - also you can tell she was starving...no fat on her at all...pinch the skin up and it just stays like that
. But, since eating and drinking earlier - she seemed much more active and lively..so despite what my husband said initially, I think she'll be just fine with lots of care and love.
A VERY wet, AAAChhhooooooooo, from Jasmine.
Thanks again,
Lisa xo