Rob Dublin Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 My cat had kittens on Friday, was a big suprise as we thought it was a Tom! One of the four isn't able to suckle and is very dehydrated looking. Off to get a syringe to try feed iy myself but is there anything else I should be doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 pm StevieKid, he may have some advice. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 If you're still having trouble, drop me a PM and I will ask the misses. She's a veterinary nurse and has fostered over 200 kittens in her spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Possibily a runt? I too have a sick pussy at the moment. My first stop would be a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 lol the differences aint that hard to spot. one has 2 holes at the back end and the other has some furry peanuts good luck with the kitten though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I too have a sick pussy at the moment. Just wrap it up beforehand and you'll be fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 One of the four isn't able to suckle and is very dehydrated looking. Off to get a syringe to try feed iy myself but is there anything else I should be doing? That's all you can do really apart from keeping it warm. There's various makes of kittten replacement milk or powder to mix up, your local vet should have this in stock along with feeding bottles/syringes. You'll need to do this every hour or so though, there's full instructions on the side of the box. To be honest, if it's struggling as badly as this after a couple of days I wouldn't be overly optimistic about it's chances unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ta for all the advice, unfortunately lost 3 of the 4 poor blighters overnight. 1 left, looking like it'll need hand rearing, the mother keeps leaving it to get cold. Never having kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 That's grim. Sorry to hear all this. With human mothers there is a lot more hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Update for those glued to this: The one surviving kitten is doing great, feeding fom the mother and being babysat by the dog. Only problem is that it's suckling for 4 and is too fat to walk!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Update for those glued to this: The one surviving kitten is doing great, feeding fom the mother and being babysat by the dog. Only problem is that it's suckling for 4 and is too fat to walk!! Keep an eye on it in terms of getting too heavy. If they can't move around or stand up the ribs can get distorted and the lungs crushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'll mention this to the wife, who's taken to drinking Guinness, it may make her take notice without me having to get too up front and personal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Good luck mate, sad about the other 3 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'll mention this to the wife, who's taken to drinking Guinness, it may make her take notice without me having to get too up front and personal Have a pint of the black beside me now as it happens. Do the gentlemanly thing and knock a few back in her stead Keep an eye on it in terms of getting too heavy. If they can't move around or stand up the ribs can get distorted and the lungs crushed. Will prod it into doing a few laps. Eyes not open yet so still a bit wobbly. Off to google how long it takes for them to walk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Nice one. Don't forget to get the little pussy sexed and then spayed or castrated in due course to avoid futher little suprises though. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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