I have a baby kitten thats 4 days old now and it was eating really good untill both of its sisters died....and now i know it hungry but it wont eat as much now but its really active and it meows really good it doesnt seem to be anything wrong with it ...its def. not acting like the others did before they died...anyone know of a way i can get her to eat??
2006-07-28 04:36:33 · 12 answers · asked by Brandy J 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's so nice to hear about someone who is actually helping animals!
I had a little abandonee and my fear more so than eating was dehydration. I kept his eyedropper and some milk on hand all the time. I also set a schedule of feeding once an hour. It was exhausting, but he lived!
He also balked at eating actual kitty food. Some kittens learn by example. Meaning put a dollup of moist kitten food on your lip and let him lick it off. Believe it or not, this works! Another reason why I wanted him on moist kitten food so fast (1 month) was because it kept him hydrated. I knew dehydration would kill him faster than malnutrition, so everything had oil or milk in it.
Now................he is a 25 lbs neutered (tom)cat. No fat, all muscle and heavy frame! I can hardly pick him up anymore. He hangs so far over my arms I'm afraid I'll drop him. And come to find out he was an unintentional Snowshoe Siamese mix. Beautiful markings! (check him out on my web page! Below and if you have any questions just drop me a line!)
Hope your little one grows into a big cat like my little kitten! (he's two years in mid-August)
Good Luck and I'll keep the little one in my thoughts!
Blessings,
Naomi Joy
2006-07-28 04:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Naomi Joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, u could consider getting another kitten. as all pets who live in groups, they tend 2 get rid of their habits and gain new attitudes because no1 is there. yes, getting a companion 4 ur kitten would probably b the best way 2 go.
if your kitten til teds 2 not wanna eat, try getting special food, like soft and wet food(although i recommend getting the wal-mart brand because it is the cheapest but my cat and dogs still enjoy the flavor).
if this still doesn't work,i suggest u take ur kitten 2 th vet. they always tend 2 know what is going on with ur pet.
i still recommend getting another kitten first though. kittens/cats love having some1 other than their owners2 play with when u leave the house(trust me-i know. it's only a matter of time b-4 ur kitten scratches up everything in ur house) so they don't get lonely.
good luck 2 u!
foxy cleopatra
2006-07-28 04:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by ~Victoria Beverly~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the kitten still have her momma.The kitten will eat when it gets hungry...Just keep the momma cat in there with her baby kitten.Put some food and water in there for the momma cat also put a litter box in there....Good Luck...
2006-07-28 04:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by "Olivia Loves Raoul" 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 04:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the kitten some evaporated kitten milk from the store because if the mother has had litters before, her milk might be going bad. it just could be the milk is bad or there is very little of it.
2006-07-28 05:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its WAY TO YOUNG TO BE WITHOUT ITS MOM! if its two sisters died without their mother they probably died due to lack of maternal milk. the first days of momma's milk is the best defense for a newborn kitten. the best thing you can do is to look for an adoptive mother or a really good newborn formula, BE QUICK!
2006-07-28 06:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by kc13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is mom? If mom is not around, are you taking care of ALL of her duties? Newborn animals, puppies and kittens, depend on mom stimulating them to potty....if they are not stimed, they will not go!....take a soft washcloth and a bowl of warm water (needs to be kinda hot, because it cool quick), wet washcloth and wring out until just damp (simulating moms tongue)....gently rub (male or female?) "pee" area until it starts to wet....rewarm and do the same thing with the anus until he/she poos (this sometimes takes a while)....if seems constipated, use a q-tip and Vaseline, and gently insert it (barely) into anus (lubing). I did this with the runt of my litter...Mom tried to kill him, so I bottle fed...milk constipated him.
If this is not your problem, take that baby to a vet and have it examined.
2006-07-28 04:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probbly just not have the need to gorge now she is not fighting for food it is all hers and she know she can have it when she wants and does not have to contend with her sisters for it I am sorry you lost the other 2
2006-07-28 05:07:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby kittens feed on their mother's milk. You don't have to feed extra. Where is his mom?
2006-07-28 04:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Timeless - watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her some dry milk from the store or evaporated milk and make sure u feed her three times a day
2006-07-28 04:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋