I have a female cat who recentl gave birth to a litter of 5 kittens. They are now 2 weeks old and she refuses to feed them! I have taken the responsibility of doing this, but finding it very difficult. The feeding is kind of easy, getting them to wee is easy, but how do I stop them from crying?! Anyone got any good advice? Thanks.
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5 hungry mouths to feed!
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Hi Eddielove, welcome to TDK Chat! Is that Wakefield, Yorks, UK or is there a Wakefield in the States?
You could try giving them a couple of soft toys - beenie babies are ideal - to snuggle up with, might help with the crying.
Don't s'pose there's a chance of some pictures? Kitten pix are always popular here! :o)
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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http://www.paw-rescue.org/CATS/kitten_care.html
http://www.catchow.com/KittenCareCenterHome.aspx
Until the more knowledgeable ones come on, these websites should help some.
Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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It might be worth while taking Mama Kitty in to the vet and see if there's a reason she isn't feeding her kittens. She might just not want to be a mother, but there could be a fixable reason as well. She may have an infection or a blocked nipple. If she's at all interested in the babies, finding out why she won't nurse them could make your life (and theirs) much easier.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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I agree with CBM---it is possible the mother is ill. Get her to the vet ASAP, and take the kittens with you also.
Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Tending to 5 newborn is definitely a monumental task! Grab the links and read through the helpful website posted by AZDEBRA, they helped me a great deal when I was bottle feeding my orphan. Mom is not in good health I'd assume and a trip to the vet is best. Remember to keep the babies warm at all times if mom refuse to stay close to them. One is already quite a handful, but 5, that is really something else. Good Luck!
Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #
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Unfortunatly the kittens have had to be taken away. I rung the blue cross, and a really nice woman came to pick them up. The job was too big for me, as I work a lot and attend college, and also have a 2 year old daughter! I read through all sorts of sites trying to get as much info as I could. I bought special milk, lactol, and a kittens feeding bottle, I urinated and deficated them before and after each feed, they were sleeping in a box with a hot waterbottle and a cuddly teddy, they were in a quiet dark place when they were resting, and I tried to comfort them as muchas I could. I really didnt want to let them go, but it was for the best. Thanks to everyone for your advice and comments, I will keep visiting and keep you updated as I can call about the kittens any time. If anyone is interested in adopting 1, visit the blue cross website! Eddilove
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Did the mama get taken away, too? Was there something wrong with her? (I just worry that she may have become ill, and that's why she was no longer wanting to nurse.)
Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #
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Sounds like the best outcome for all concerned. Please do keep posting here Eddie, you don't have to have your own cat to join in the madness!
Blue Cross? The UK charity? So you are another UK TDKer then? Hurrah!!! :o)
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Glad to know that the kittens are in good hands now. :)
Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #
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