Okay, i have a 5-6 day old kitten. He's an orphaned kitten, no mother is available. He's currently had three possessors, first person was the girl who found him, i'm not sure what she fed him. Second was my aunt and she gave him liquid KMR. He was passed onto me (because i'm known as the animal freak of the family) I have given him powdered KMR. He's been eating every 3-4 hours, and stimulated to go to the bathroom each time. He pees a whole bunch, it's a pale color.. But he doesn't poop much. Since I've had him he's SORT OF pooped twice, both were really small, like not very significant of a poop, a light brown color. I've had him since july 3rd. His stomach is HUGE, he is very bloated.. No money for a vet.. I thought of giving him a warm watter enema but i don't want to hurt him since i don't know what im doing. =\
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Constipated kitten? Help!
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Kittens that young don't poop every day. But if his tummy is really big, he may be having some trouble. Here is a great website for hand-raising kittens:
http://www.messybeast.com/handrear.htm
I've added a second link (pink in the upper right corner) so you can read some of the other threads about poop. It's a very popular subject on this forum.
There is also a video that shows a good method for helping kittens eliminate. I don't remember the link but someone else will post soon and they may be able to refer you to that link.
Some vets will help you with hand-raising without charging for the first visit. They know if they can help you early in the baby's life, they will get your business for the rest of the cat's life. Try calling around and see if someone can help out.
Posted 1 year ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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I found the video you were talking about.
And i understand that they don't poop everyday, but when he did poop, it was a very small amount maybe like half an inch each time.. I did the olive oil thing, and tried the triangle thing, didn't poop.. hoping the olive oil will work.. His stomach is huge.. I'm scared for him.. i'm actually HOPING it's worms, because thats a cheap easy fix..
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You have lots of great advice above! If his belly is soft, I wouldn't worry too much yet. If it is hard and distended, then yes, I would worry. Powdered KMR does seem to promote constipation. It would be very unusual if he didn't have worms! You are a champion for taking this wee one on.
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This is getting really frustrating. He hasn't pooped since Monday, he HATES to be stimulated to go to the bathroom, when i do he fusses SCREAMING..He eats a ton, pees a lot.. but no poop! I don't know if i have money for a vet, here taking pets to the vet will cost you an arm and a leg. I'm 16, so i have no money and i doubt my dad is going to spend the money.
I'm pulling my hair out here. =\
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HE POOPED!!!!!!
HOORAY FOR KITTEN POOP, it wasn't hard, it was a dark brown/slightly green-ish though, but it finally came out, like an inch or two long. i hope things come out more brown and more regular now!
Thanks for the advice. :) -cuddles kitten-
Here are some pictures, he's 8 days old now!
Also, quick question! His eyes have tiny openings in the corner and are producing tears, not swollen or anything, does this mean his eyes will open soon?
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YAY! such great news :-) we had the same problem with our orphan, Ollie. Once she finally went, we put her on a maintenance dose of a few drops of vegetable oil per bottle, and she was going regularly after about a week.
it took Ollie's eyes about 5 days to fully open, and her eyes did water a bit. Just make sure to keep her away from really bright lights until they've been open fully for a few days.
For the vet problem, try looking online for coupons for your first visit. I had the same problem (I'm a full-time student with no extra money) but found a coupon and was able to take her in for free. Also check with shelters in your area... many of them are willing to help out with supplies.
It sounds like your baby has found a great mama!
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He is so so so so so so so cute! Your luck to have this little one! Either way im glad this all worked out for him!
Posted 1 year ago by amandarox4eva #
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