Daily Kitten Chat Forum » Cats & Kittens

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   I have 4 abandoned baby kittens I found at work. I have had them for a week and have been feeding them formula and some watered-down milk (when I run out of the kitten formula). They have been ok for the most part the past week but I haven’t been able to get them to stop crying. One of them has gotten diarrhea and is crying the most out of the 4. I’m in a little over my head, and I need guidance on how to help them quiet down and adjust to not having a mom.
   They are about 3-4 weeks old, their eyes are open but haven’t gotten their permanent coloring yet, and they just got their teeth. They are in exploring mode, and they occasionally purr, although they usually cry while purring. Help, anyone?

   -Robert

   Posted 2 years ago by Robert #

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   Hi Robert,are you feeding them KMR(kitten milk replacement)? I don't remember how old the kittens are but they might not be getting enough to eat. It's hard keeping up with them I know,I only hand raised two of them and they kept me busy. If at all possible please don't give them cows milk because they can't digest it and will get digestive upsets such as diarrhea. Is there any way you can take them to the vet in the morning,or at least the one who is crying the most? The vet will be able to tell how old they are and give you better feeding instructions. Thanks for rescuing these babies.

   Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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   The only other advice I can offer is if they have their teeth try offering them a bit of kitten food. Wet food mixed with formula, or dry food soaked in formula or either by itself. My bottle kitten had diarrhea until he started eating kitten food, it really helped regulate his little tummy.

   Good luck :)

   Posted 2 years ago by TaraRose #

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   The 3 week old kitten I found also didn't stop having diarrhea until after she was eating kitten food and off the formula. However, they might also have worms or other problems and if you can, take them to see a vet.

   Posted 2 years ago by treether #

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   Wet kitten food mixed with KMR or Just Born kitten formula.. (No cow's milk).
   Babies this tiny need lots of feedings...every few hours.
   Put them in a nice warm box with a stuffed animal to snuggle with. Sometimes a ticking clock will sooth kittens.
   Good luck. :)

   Posted 2 years ago by caroline #

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   Cow's milk is not good at all for kittens. They can't digest it and it makes their little tummies hurt.

   You could try mixing up regular baby food* with kitten formula so it will go through the nipple. That would give them more nutrituion and get them ready for real food. ( *for human babies - buy chicken or turkey that's just meat and water, no spices, no vegetables.)

   If you go to a PetCo or PetSmart you can buy Kitten Replacement Milk in a big can. With four mouths to feed, that's probably the least expensive way to go.

   Posted 2 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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   thax i will work on getting them on mix kitten food with the kmr i have got them to do it once. have all for on me right now wile i type this so its hard.I hope once they get better fed they will calm down they r cute a loveing but its hard when they dont have a mom thax for the help if theres any thing else u can reply or tell my mom 2bpurring

   Posted 2 years ago by Robert #

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   Robert, you are so wonderful to care for these babies! I don't have any advice since I never raised a little baby before. I will bump this thread so others will see today.

   Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #

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   Thank you everyone for helping my son!!!! You all are the greatest!! Even late on a Sunday night you jumped into help!!! Thanks again...Anymore advise will be greatly appreciated!!!

   Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Hi Robert and welcomed to TDK. You are obviously a lot like your mom, very loving, kind and giving, taking in them 4 abandoned babies. Good luck with them and thank you very much for caring for them. Hope you stay around. Can you get pictures of the babies for us? We would love to see them. Have you named them yet?

    Posted 2 years ago by scarver #

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    Hi Robert....you are a kind and caring person to take in 4 little furball orphans! I have no experience with those young ones, but you will get alot of good advice and help here! Good luck!

    Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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    a snuggiecat. (Stuffed large mama cat with a heartbeat and little warmers to go inside)

    Robert, UDGirl talked about this on another thread - she too found some really little kittens.... she said she bought it at Petsmart..... maybe this would helpful if your babies need a mama!!!!

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    than you every one for your help im still haveing trouble i cant keep up with the feeding im going to pets mart today to find a snuggiecat wish me luck i had a hard night with one of them but i think shes ok now

    Posted 2 years ago by Robert #

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    Hi son!!! I posted the pictures of the little ones!!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    i can find snuggiecat what else are they called or does any one know a big chain thay has them?

    Posted 2 years ago by Robert #

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    I'm trying to remember, there is one that is like a kitty pacifier..let me try to google it!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Here it one...

    http://www.catsifier.com/

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    You also might want to look at the site Cheri posted about:
    http://www.collectiblestoday.com/ct/product/prdid-300370001.jsp?cm_ven=Shopping&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Direct&cm_ite=300370001-Snuggle%20Time%20Lifelike%20Cat%20And%20Kitten%20Plush%20Animals

    This one breathes and has 3 kittens with it!

    Posted 2 years ago by DancingCatHill #

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    thanks DCH!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/15462

    Here's the thread from Udgirl where she talks about buying a snuggiecat. She says it's a momma cat with a heart beat and a place to put warmers in it. Sounds great to me! I don't have her email, she's fairly new here, but you might start a thread like "UDgirl - where did you get a snuggie cat?" and maybe she'll be on soon and will post.

    Good luck!

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    http://snugglepuppiesandmore.com/item_4/SnuggleKittie-Grey-Tiger-I-have-a-heartbeat-and-I-warm-up.htm

    Hey, I just found this on google.... sounds like what UDgirl described.... let me see if I can find who retails them.....

    It says they are sold at most Petsmarts and Petcos.... the exact name is SnuggleKittie.... call around and see if you can find one! good luck!

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    PetSmart should have them, thought that is what I saw about a week ago, or try entirelypets.com if they have it, the price should be a bit cheaper.

    Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Robert, if spare time is the major problem for you, I may be able to help. I'm in Laguna Beach and I'm home most of the time. I could take the babies for a week or two until they are weaned and ready for their furever homes. I can't keep them and I doubt I can pass anymore rescue kitties off an any of my neighbours, family or friends. But I can help you by fostering a pair, (or even all of them), as long as I don't have to keep them. If they need vet care, the TDK fund may be able to help.

    Posted 2 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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    CBM, what a wonderful offer!... and I have posted before, I would be willing to donate... I will emark it specifically for that... let me know....

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    I had a hard morning i lost the two grey ones over night :-( the other two are doing great but im really down about this.

    Posted 2 years ago by Robert #

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    Son check this thread

    http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/15653

    You will find many words of comfort to you and Olivia!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    "The sweetest things have fleetest ends,
    Their scent outlives their close.
    But the rose's scent is bitterness
    To him that loved the rose."

    - Francis Thompson

    {{Robert and Olivia and kittens}}

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    I am so sorry Robert. I am glad that the other two are doing pretty well. You are in my thoughts my friend. {{Robert & Olivia}}

    Posted 2 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    I'm so sorry, Robert. I hope the other two make it okay. Has the vet seen the other two?

    Posted 2 years ago by anncetera2 #

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    {{{{Robert and Olivia}}}}}

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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