my mom found two orphaned 4 week old baby kittens, one i gave to my best friend and the other i kept. i've already taken her to the vet and she was doing good for about a week and now she wines whenever i try to pick her up or hold her. when i try to feed her, she jes sucks the bottle for like 30 seconds and stops. i dont know what to do or how to comfort her.
2006-08-24 16:15:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
See your vet...
2006-08-24 16:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by mistygirlkg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are just like little babies. When a baby eats they suck on the bottle and stop and then start again in a bit and that is normal. If the kitten whines when you pick her up she has a problem that again needs to be looked at by a vet or has a new problem. Good luck.
2006-08-24 23:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you get both the kittens together? being four weeks old when your mom found them could mean that your little one is missing its sibling. Also, monitor her toilet habits. How is the other kitten doing?
You'll need to take the kitten to the vet again from the sounds of it so its strongly advisable to make an appointment as soon as possible - if the kitten is suffering from something - particularly a bowel blockage, check it out as soon as you can.
Good luck with your kitten.
2006-08-24 23:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by ausbabe29_megan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be sure your feeding the kitten appropriate supplement milk. Watch and see if she's peeing and pooping alright. I had a kitten I had to hand feed, but never that little. Kittens eat about every 2-3 hours. The Vet will know exactly what to do. Hope she'll be okayÃ
2006-08-24 23:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by sweet southern charm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably they were not orphans - probably the mom cat is looking for them - however its good you got them because we dont need more feral cats running around...
good that you took it to a vet !!!!
ok I assume the vet told you they were 4 weeks old, and gave you appropriate food.. you can introduce canned CHICKEN AND RICE and dry KITTEN Food at this time too...
make sure you are mixing the formula correctly and it is not too hot or too cold for her to dirnk.. this is often a problem.... if it is 5 weeks now it can eat more and wont need the bottle as often but you should still try to get it to drink - even squeeze the bottle somewhat to make sure it gets some
NEVER give it cows milk or that cheap milk cat treat crap.....
call the vet again if you need further help - kittens go down hill fast.. you shouldnt have given the other kitten away so quick as they need each other still for proper socialization...
2006-08-24 23:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Time to call the vet you took her to, and ask for professional help. It could be something simple, or it could be something only a doctor will be able to fix. She's so little that I wouldn't wait any longer than tomorrow, when the vet opens. Good luck!
2006-08-24 23:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mabey shes scared try to play with her if that dose not work i reccomened calling the vet to ask if that cat is antisocial which means does not like anyone. (my cousins have a cat like that but now hes old and grew attached to the people living with him.)
2006-08-24 23:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by unknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take her to the vet. She could have a tummy issue that hurts when you pick her up and when she tries to eat. Please don't let her suffer. It's sad if she's hungry and wants to eat but can't.
2006-08-24 23:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she eliminating on her own? That could be one problem. The best thing is to take her back to the vet.
2006-08-24 23:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try putting a clock that ticks under a furry blanket and lay the kitty on it,
2006-08-24 23:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by LG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit vet
2006-08-24 23:37:31 · answer #11 · answered by 'popcornz' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋