2006-06-23 16:49:21 · 19 answers · asked by annelieseclancey 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
runts are hard to deal with-once spent two weeks moving kitten to mommy tit and allowing it to feed without hassle by other kittens-didnt get much sleep but smallest -her name -is still here-she grew slower but now rules the roost-hope all goes well it wont be easy-old hippie here
2006-06-23 16:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by bergice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok you need to call a vet a.s.a.p. This happened to me only with a puppy. The vet told us that we were to late but he also said that since the runt was so little they might not be ammuned to some sickness yet so it might be sick and since usually when that happens the mom will sometimes push them away from the rest of the litter to protect them. So you need to call a vet and talk and see if you can arange anything like a house call or going to see him/her.
2006-06-24 00:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by R.I.P Casey Calvert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet might be a good resource. S/he may discover something wrong, possibly as simple of your feeding method or the brand you're trying to feed. Maybe that particular cat has an allergic reaction or something? You may have to medicate for some illness, too.
2006-06-24 00:43:39 · answer #3 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her warm above all else.. if she is not eating... patiently force feed her every hour for 10 mins. until she has more energy to eat on her own.. Remember babies need a lot of sleep. Warmly maintain her body temperate..Softly rub her all over so that it'll think her momma is licking her and keep her close all times to mother cat!!
2006-06-24 11:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to persevere but do not allow it to become dehydrated. Spend time with it and slowly bottle feed it. Massage it gently and keep it warm. Encourage it to feed off its mother when it can. Just be patient and persistent. You also need to stay in touch with the vet .
2006-06-24 00:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by The Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the kitten to the vet to be checked out.
And take the mother cat too so that she can be fixed so that you don't have more kittens. There are too many homeless animals in the world.
2006-06-23 23:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by jamie5987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bottle feeding MUST be KMR or you can seriously harm the kitten.. and it must be mixed properly.. usually runts still nurse or there is serious problems - see a vet
2006-06-23 23:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid Heather's right. A kitten won't refuse milk unless he's already dying. About all you can do is love the little one as long as you can.
I'm sorry.
2006-06-23 23:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have to bottle feed her, put some honey on her mouth, maybe her sugar is low and doesn't know how to act, rub her head that will make her think it is her mom telling her to eat then try, with the nipples try using the longest one!
2006-06-24 01:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by watty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a vet ASAP. I had this happen, and the kitten ended up dying :(
2006-06-23 23:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋