Just rescued a male kitten not yet 10 days old...?

Question

He's pee-ing on everything. What can I do to stop this? He's too young for a kittly litter box yet.
Thanx.
And, what's a good cleaner to remove the smell/stain?

Sorry...kitty litter.

His eyes are open, & while I have a bottle, he can lap, too.

Does it have to be Kyro Syrup, or will honey or maple syrup work, too?

Answer 1

What kind of milk are you giving him? Don't give a kitten cow's milk. You need to get a kitten milk replacer (like KMR) from a vet or pet store. You need to feed him about every 2-3 hours, even throughout the night. You need to put him in a box with towels or newspaper and something to keep him warm. You will also need to massage his rear end to make him poop and pee after eating. You can use a warm, wet paper towel or tp. If he becomes constipated you might need to add a few drops of Karo syrup to his milk. If you have any problems or concerns, please contact a veterinarian.

*Edited to add* Yes, you can use Honey instead of Karo syrup. I found you a website that gives wonderful step-by-step instructions on caring for orphaned kittens. http://www.dehumane.org/pet_health/orphankittens.php I hope this helps!

Good luck and thank you for being so sweet and rescuing a kitten!

Answer 2

Bissel makes a carpet cleaner that is for pet stains and odor removal. As for the peeing, get puppy training pads, and line whatever you are using as bedding for the kitten. would also recommend you get him into a vet soon. they will need to evaluate him, and can give you a lot of advice on how do deal with all the things that will be coming up in your world if you choose to keep him. Just remember, due to his age, he will most likely be eating every hour or so, and don't be surprised by it. Found out mixing a can up, and keeping it ready in the fridge in the bottles really helped a lot when fostering. If you are not going to have a lot of time to devote to a kitten that is going to require LOTS of constant and continuous care until he is at least 4-6 weeks, would suggest contacting your local humane society.

Answer 3

I acquired a male kitten when he was two weeks old he is now 2 years old. He was a very whiney kitten until he finally got his belly full. He scared me for a while there because his belly kept getting bigger but he didn't poop. After 3 days he finally went. I fed him the canned kitten milk (I have yet to find any kitten that will drink the powdered milk) After about a week or so I started giving him the canned food with gravy. All he wanted was the gravy part but that was okay. And he peed constantly also. As long as he is getting the liquids this is okay. But a box with newspaper and/or a towel changed daily does work well. Lots of attention and holding or just laying on you will help also. He followed me everywhere. Now at 2 I am supposed to follow him. Good luck they are worth it.

Answer 4

It sounds like he is older than ten days. We rescued a kitten that was a couple weeks old. I bottle fed her every three hours with a bottle. I gave her baby formula and kitten formula. (do not give kittens cow milk) I had to take toilet paper and rub her bottom to make her pee, like a mommy cat would. My boyfriend didn't think she was gonna make it. Now she is four years old and has had two litters of her own, and now she is spayed. She is happy and healthy.

It really sounds to me like the kitten is much older than you think it is. Maybe a litter box is a good idea. Give it a try. You should call a vet up and ask them what to do. They will probably want you to take the kitten in to them to give it a good check up.

As far as the smell/stain goes....I use Pet Stain and Odor Remover from Kroger. It works for me.

Answer 5

Nature's Miracle makes an awesome spray cleaner, and a litter box neutralizing powder as well.
Don't worry about it tonight.
You'll need a tiny bottle or eye dropper for feeding. I recommend a hunger check about every two hours at this age, maybe sooner. Keep him warm, close to you tonight in case anything happens. Just do newspaper on bottom with old fabric like towels or whatever you don't mind having to wash. No big. It all washes out.
Good luck. See a vet in the am.

Answer 6

I really recommend taking the little guy to a vet. He can give you the best advise. If he's too young for a litter box, as little as he is, why not fix a med. size cardboard box for him to stay in with a stack of newspapers for him to do his business and keep them changed . He needs to stay warm. Where is his mother?
Also, if you want to clean the smell/stain, go to your local pet store , they'll have what you need. You should never use a srong cleaner around animals such as a young kitten. I hope he is going to be okay. I love cats and there's nothing cuter than a kitten. If his mother is gone, try to find someone with a mama cat that has a litter of kittens already, I have seen one adopt a kitten and feed it as if it was one of her own. Please let us know what happens... Be patient and kind........

Answer 7

If he is just 10 days old, you shouldn't let him just be out and about. Put him in a box on some disposable pads. As for the spot treatment, you can find all kinds of carpet cleaners to use. I have used Bissel pet odor remover before and it works.
Just saw your update, place a towel in your lap when you are feeding. If you wash the towel soon there shouldn't be a problem with a stain or odor.

Answer 8

If he can lap, he's more than 10 days old. A baby animal that is under three weeks old though, eliminates when the mother washes it. You can hold the kitten and gently wipe his rear with a damp paper towel, and he probably will poop and pee right into the paper towel. When you introduce him to a litter box, put a little of his own poop into the box, it will help him get the idea.

Answer 9

He must be older than 10 days if he's peeing by hisself....usually you need a cottonball moistened in warm water and rub his bottom area to make it pee & poop! Like the mother does!Also a vet can give you cat formula & a proper bottle. We had this happen with a very small kitten...the Vet didn't think it would make it. We bottle fed it for a few days til our dog took over....she produced milk without ever having a litter of her own..the kitten nursed on our dog for three years! (she also ate regular cat food)

Answer 10

If you just found the poor little kitty he or she will want a warm cuddly place to lay and you will have to go to the pet store or schnucks or shop n save and buy some kitty milk or powder to mix for kittens especially for kittens and feed the poor baby like his or her momma would.You will have to use a little dropper unless you have a bottle the kitten likes to feed on like his/her mommas boobs.You will be his or her momma till he or she is older and to make him or her go potty you will have to take a warm old rag and gently rub his/her butt so the kitty don't get all stopped up. You have to act like his/her momma for a couple months. Taking care off kittens is very time consuming but the little kitty will love you and give some love ins back in return especially when he or she starts getting feisty and attacking your feet at night or laying on your head and purring up a storm or trying to suck on your ear lo ab. Kittys are cool especially Babbie's.