Help! I Gave My Friend a Kitten From My Cat's Litter. I'm Speechless About What Happened to It.
Briefly

The article features a letter from an upset kitten owner, Pissed, who entrusted a kitten from her cat's litter to a family friend, Pam. After receiving news of the kitten's death attributed to 'fading kitten syndrome', Pissed expresses her disbelief and discontent with Pam’s lack of apparent care. She feels troubled by the implication that the death was inevitable instead of preventable, prompting her to question Pam’s veterinary follow-through and care. Prudie advises that Pam might feel distrustful about Pissed's views, suggesting the need for open communication to address feelings without worsening their relationship.
I don't think Pam was offended that you would have strong feelings about a kitten, but rather that you don't trust her either to properly care for this animal or to tell you the truth about what happened.
Some brief reading about Fading Kitten Syndrome suggests that it usually develops between birth and weaning, and you note the kittens were healthy under your care before rehoming.
Read at Slate Magazine
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