My boyfriend and I have rescued what we think is a two week, maybe 3 week old kitten.
We found it a few days ago and it seems to be in good health.
I've been bottle feeding it formula since we found him.
He has no problem going pee...but for the life of me I can't make him go poop!
I've tried everything.
Putting a bigger ratio of water in his formula, I've rubbed him under with a warm wet cotton ball, and cotton pad, and washcloth.
I'm worried there might be something wrong with him.
Is it normal for kittens to not poop everdy day?
And does it matter that where ever he was pooping before isn't the same as where he should be pooping now?
Is it possible that he just has to adjust to the change of scenery?
The only thing I haven't tried is adding mineral oil to his formula...Will go by some now and hope to come back and find some answers!! Thank you in advance!
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2-week old kitten rescued. NEED HELP
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Posted 2 years ago by newmommy09 #
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Kittens may not poop daily but need the stimulation. The warm washcloth is best for you as it gives you something to collect it in for disposal.
You said "And does it matter that where ever he was pooping before isn't the same as where he should be pooping now?"
If you are speaking anatomically you need to get to a VET ASAP. A vet visit is in order in any case as we cannot give hands on advice. No Hands to On over the internet.
Posted 2 years ago by ailuromaniac #
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No I mean literally. As in I think before we rescued him he may have been outside...he has fleas. So does it matter that he's indside now?? Possibly no soil to poop in?
Posted 2 years ago by newmommy09 #
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Whether the litterbox is the wide world or a 12X18 2inch deep pan is not material. Just don't use the clumping stuff for the little bit. It can really gum up the works. Fleas need to be addressed ASAP. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the safest and non-toxic material. Also baby may have worms (and probably does) which gets us back to the VET.
Posted 2 years ago by ailuromaniac #
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Well I tried to introduce it to a litter box and it seemed to have no idea what it was. And everything that I have read says that they really can't be litterbox trained until about 4-weeks. I got him on Sunday and it's only Tuesday so maybe I'm being a little too worrisome. He still has a ton of energy, none of the signs of something being wrong. Should I still try the mineral oil or just wait it out one more day?
Posted 2 years ago by newmommy09 #
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I would take the kitty to the vet for a check up as soon as you can. S/he may well be completely healthy but the vet can give you lots of good advice about nutrition, worming, de-fleaing etc. as well as checking kitty's sex and age. I wouldn't go with the liquid parafin or anything similar until the vet has checked it out.
Posted 2 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 #
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O.K. Thank you for the help mum in uk and ailuromaniac.
Posted 2 years ago by newmommy09 #
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I would definatly take baby to the vet. I raised a couple of two week old kittens and had the same problem. If only to relieve your mind take him. They will be able to give you all kinds of great advice. P.S. my babies turned out fine and one is still with us Scooter. He's a BIG boy. Good Luck and take care.
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I would certainly get the fleas under control as they can cause anemia to the point of death. The safest way to do so is use a flea comb dipped in rubbing alchohol before and after each stroke. Wash them in deluted dawn, towel dry and not only does it cause anemia but will also cause tapeworms.
Stimulation to go to the bathroom is also very important. I would use a damp warmn wash cloth. You should do this before and after each feeding as well as soon as they wake up from a nap. They are ready for a litter box right around 5 weeks (normaly)
Never use the clumping litter as mentioned above. The kitten can actualy injest it (which they do tend to eat it) and it will actually clump internaly and cause extreem health issues and or even death.
Posted 2 years ago by Bengal_Lover #
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Oh.....sorry. Good luck and I am sure everything will work out just fine.
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Posted 2 years ago by Bengal_Lover #
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Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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