Definite black and ginger patch = 99% chance that this is a girl. Black and Orange/Tan cats are very rarely red/black mixed coats. This is because the color tag is on the X chromosome (one per customer) and mixed coat males are usually XXY or have an abnormal Y chromosome.
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Orphan Kitten
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Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #
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Don't know if you're doing this, but after feeding, you want to burp the little gal. Just like a human baby, put her over your shoulder and give her a gentle pat on the back, you'll hear a little "urp" or hiccup sound. Helps her with gas, so she doesn't get a sour stomach. Sometimes this can produce a charming stinky little poof out the other end, too!
Good luck!
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Yes I read about and have been burping . But today we are having a little issue with constipation. I think we have made it through it for now. Had to help get some poop out. I called a vet office and they recommended diluting the milk and adding a little mineral oil will help. If anyone else has any more advice on this I would really like to hear it. One more thing I really think this little one is a boy. I know it is rare. But I have looked at pics online and from what I have read he is looking more like a boy. But time will tell. And I am so new to all of this. Thanks again all.
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He's so tiny. I wish you lots of luck with him. Don't hesitate to ask for advice; there are a lot of people here who have raised orphans recently.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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Thanks for the update. Your little guy looks so precious in your avatar! :)
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Janell, welcome to the litter! Your baby is BE-U-TI-FUL! I am in love already and he is so wee! I am amazed at your ability to pick right up on what he needs and take such good care of him. somehow I missed when you first posted but you have come so far in such a short time. IF it is a boy, he is growing fast and will probably eat a lot to help keep him growing. I have nothing to add to the advice already given except, come back often, never be afraid to ask for help, and GIVE HIM LOTS OF LOVE from all of us! We LOVE kittens and we have had a lot of kitten "newbies" lately and it has been amazing to see how well they are all doing! You are an angel for saving him and listening to your daughter! This poor baby probably wouldn't have made it without your help! Keep posting, we want to know how your baby is! YAY! BABY KITTY!
Posted 3 years ago by mollycat71 #
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Hey all still working on getting the pic up. But was just wondering. This morning after the kitten ate there was a little blood coming from around the umbilical cord area/belly button. It was not much it stopped. It was right after he got done eating. It has not happened again. I think his little belly gets so big right after eating maybe it just pulled. It is not infected or anything just was the one time. Wondering if I should be concerned or maybe put some antibiotic cream on it. Thanks
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She looks like a calico--a white cat with black and orange patches. That's how my Patches looked when she was born--all white. Then by one week old she started showing the patches and as she got older they got bigger and more numerous. You are doing a great job, Bless you!
Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Hey all we have learned how to use the potty with out much stimulation. Do they make kitty diapers? j/k just getting messy lol. When can I introduce litter though. My babies eyes are just about all the way open. And I get more kisses ever now that he can see my face. I have done some research on how to tell the sex. But boy it is still confusing. I do know it is still early. And I guess the main reason I am thinking he is a boy is cause I think there are two little bumps that I would think would be testies. In other word from the research I have looked up they say the semi colon and colon thing is the way to tell. Well that still didn't help me much. So any advice there would be helpful as well. Thanks all.
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Hey all just wanted to say IT'S A BOY. My mother's friend the vet asst, Stopped by to day to check on him. She said all is well and he looks very good. I remembered to ask her this time if she could tell the sex. She said she is about 95 percent sure it is a boy. And like ya'll said she said it is very rare but can happen. But from her standpoint she is betting on boy. So I guess a name is next. But like I said I am not good at that. If ya'll can give some suggestions I would love to hear them. Thanks all
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hey all been a while since I wrote everything was going good. But now he won't eat. Well this morning he is not eating. and the past few feedings he was not eating as much and when he did eat he would stop and lock down on the nipple and then start clawing like he was mad. I did notice this morning that he has the runs. But that did start this morning. But he won't even take the bottle this morning and he seems weaker than normal. When I do get the bottle in his mouth he just locks down. Please any advice.
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Can you get your mother's friend to stop by and check him out? It could be any number of things: clogged nipple, bad batch of formula, something wrong with his swallowing, tummy ache. Whatever it is, you want to be super careful that he doesn't get dehydrated. That happens very fast to kittens, and it can be very dangerous.
Lift up a pinch of skin and fur from his neck and let go. If it snaps back into place, he's not dehydrated. If it tents up and retracts slower, he needs more fluid.
You can try a bottle of unflavored Pedialyte, or mixing his formula with Pedialyte. It will provide better hydration than plain water.
I know it's a holiday weekend, so your vet may not be open until Tuesday. Call him now anyway. Sometimes they pick up their messages over the weekend. If not, there should be a referral on their message machine telling you which emergency vet they recommend. Call that vet, get directions and hours. You may not ever need the information, but if you have a sudden emergency, now or anytime, you don't want to waste precious time looking up the information.
Weekends are slower here, but hopefully someone else will see your post and have some good advice.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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If he has diarrhea you do need to watch out for dehydration... You may want to try just pedialyte in a dropper.. The fact that he was chewing on the nipple may mean that he has decided he is done with the milk phase. he may be old enuf to try some wet food diluted with formula.. Please keep us posted!
Posted 3 years ago by nawlins catmom #
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Hi all. I want to Thank everyone for their help over this last four weeks. I am so very sad to say that we lost our baby boy. It happened about 30 minutes ago. And it happened so fast. He was ok yesterday. He ate ok at his 3am feeding. When I woke up at 7am there was some diarrhea it was the first signs of it. His poop was firm yesterday. He just wouldn't eat. I checked for dehydration by doing the skin pulling thing and it all seemed normal. I tried to give him pedialyte with a dropper. I tried to call my moms friend but she is out of town. I tried calling vets but it all just happened so fast. Thanks you all again for all you have done to help me please keep my two little girls in your prayers.
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Janell, I am so sorry for the loss of your kitten - unfortunatley a fair number of them do not make it when they are separated from their kittymoms so young - you gave the little guy love and a home, and that is what is important. It was not your fault - they can go sone VERY quickly! I am including a link to something that many on the site have found helpful in dealing with such losses - the Rainbow Bridge - I don't know if you have heard of it... http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm {{{{Janell and the girls}}} Come back and talk if you want = there are many here who have experienced what you have, and know what you are feeling. Take care, and don't give up on rescuing kittens!
Posted 3 years ago by nawlins catmom #
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Such a loss is tough on us adults, but even more so for the young'uns... Hugs to you both!
Posted 3 years ago by nawlins catmom #
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I'm so sorry you lost the little one. Just think of what a big difference you made in his life, though. You gave him all the love you had and he knew happiness in his brief life. His brief life would have ended so sadly if you hadn't given him a warm and loving home.
Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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Hello all, why do I feel like I didn't do enough. I am sorry I don't want to feel like a pity party to anyone. I just have no where else really to talk about this. The rest of my family are telling me "oh it was just a cat". This is hurting me more than I ever thought it would. I miss the little guy so much. I know I tried hard and I know I did everything that I could do. But I can't get this feeling like there was more. Oh I miss him. People are trying to offer me another kitten. But it is not the same. I didn't ask for my little boy it was more like me was brought into my life for a reason. There isn't another who could take that place. But everyone is telling me to get another one to help the girls to help get it off their mind. I know I would love another cat just the same. But I don't know I just miss my little one. Thanks all for giving me a place to vent and get this out. Ya'll have been wonderful.
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(((Janell)) You did all you could... you really did. If/when you are ready, there will be another kitten for you. Perhaps said baby will find you, just like this one did. If not, there are many to be found in shelters who need love and furever homes.
You are not being a 'pity party' here. Many here have been through what you have and understand completely. This is safe place to fall and vent and share your feelings. -
Janell, this little guy came into your life for a reason, even though it was way too short. You seem to be experiencing the guilt that comes with loving and losing him. I'm so very sorry. Please rest assured that you DID do everything you could and he knew love in his short life. Please try to tune out those who think "it was just a cat". You should be free to greive in your own way in your own time.
You can always come here to vent/rant/cry; TDK has very broad shoulders. This is an awesome group of diversified folks who love cats.Posted 3 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
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