ohkay so my kat just had kittens last week. she had 5 of them. 4 of the kittens are fat and eat all the time but one of them is really skiiny and hardly ever eats. i put it by the nipple all the time and it will just move away? i am not sure what to do and i need help i dont want know what to do!? and i dont want it to die! ):
2007-08-18 08:09:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Kittens always use the same nipple, so you may be putting the kitten to the wrong one. Try watching which one she uses and put her to that one instead.
2007-08-18 14:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to say but, it is dieing. Our cat had 4 kittens 2 and a half weeks ago. One of the kittens we always found by him/herself and the mother will put him/her away if she doesn't think it's going to make it. Give it some water with a squeeze thing that you give someone medicine with. Just let nature run its course and if you find it died I am so sorry. I cried all day when ours died. Sorry!!
2007-08-18 15:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kracker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but some formula at wal mart of something and put it in a syringe and feed it to it. That is what I had to do with one of my kittens. It usually gets better. Make sure it stays warm too, little kittens can get cold inside if they don't eat much. Good Luck
2007-08-18 15:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by TTC#2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a feed store go and get kitten formula and a pet bottle, start feeding it youself. once it gets strong enough try to put it back with the mother for her to finish raising it.
I just finished weening 3 kittens, that the mother was killed. They are doing great. Good luck.
2007-08-18 15:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He must be the runt. Get an infant sized eyedropper and put some formula in it, then gently put it in the kitten's mouth and squeeze gently, to bring out one or two drops at a time. Don't force it, whatever you do because this could cause injury or choking.
2007-08-18 15:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by princessyumyum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called failure to thrive and is common in kittens and puppies- you can try to save the kitten with supplemental milk from the pet store- but don't feel bad if it doesn't work out- this is mearly natures way of weeding out the weaklings-go on now everybody give me thumbs down for being honest!!!!
2007-08-18 15:20:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dotis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like this one might need some personal attention. You can try bottle feeding it yourself with kitten milk you get at the pet store. You'll have to do it every couple of hours unless she figures out how to nurse from mom.
2007-08-18 15:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go to a vet. Don't waste any time. My cat died a couple of months ago and I waited too long to bring her to the vet. She ate floss but that's besides the point. The point is had I brought her sooner, she may have lived. Totally different situation and I am sure your kitty will be fine as long as you get her some help. Please bring your kitty to the vet ASAP.
2007-08-18 22:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might need time with the mother cat alone, without all the others, so she can et without competition. Or, she is just not as healthy as the other and you can take her to the vet, they will know what to do.
2007-08-18 15:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the grocery store and buy a can or two of mother's milk...then buy one of those little bottles for the stuff...try feeding it that..it may be lactose intolerant, or can even be allergic to the milk from its mother, or it also may be just too weak to succle.
2007-08-18 15:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by sexybloomluvr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋