Mama just had a litter three weeks ago, little Tiger was the first to arrive. Tiger seemed to be the runt of the group and had trouble with one eye. I helped her eye along with washing it with warm water to unstick it. I finnaly got all the gunk out and I thought she was going to survive. Last night I got home and she seemed to be fine, very playful and then an hour later, she began to have trouble walking and staying up. SHe seemed very weak, I knew something was wrong. I took her to the emergency vet right away and they said she needed a blood transfusion. Well, as I mentioned before, she died and I am very sad. However, now I am concerned that Momma keeps looking for Tiger and is now hissing at her other babies. She has been a good mother, other babies seem fine and Vet gave me flea meds, but my concern now is that Momma seems to be rejecting them now. What do I do?
2007-09-12 11:53:48 · 6 answers · asked by Lynn H 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'm very sorry about the loss of your kitten. If you think the momma is rejecting the others, please start bottle feeding so none of the others share the same fate.
Any local petstore should have kitten fomula and supplies to feed the kitties. Here is more info on caring for them at this age...
http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/orphans.shtml
Once they are around 4-5 weeks old they can be weened. Start out with wet kitten food, and add dry to it gradually until the kittens can eat that alone.
If you are worried the kittens aren't getting fed, it's best to bottle feed them yourself.
2007-09-12 12:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is where confinement works the best. If you confine mom and babies together then she has no choice but to be with them.
Perhaps she is upset because you by being at the vets or the flea meds have created a new smell for her and she's not happy.
If you must start to feed the kittens on their own I suggest Evaporated milk (canned) and mixed 50/50 with Pediatric electrolytes (pedialyte brand name).
Some folks will recommend buying KMR or other kitty formula. Those are fine but way more expensive and I truly swear by this formula
2007-09-12 12:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by chicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had experiences with puppy rearing and an animal may neglect its young if they have been handled to much by human contact. You should definitely wear gloves when handling the kittens while they are still young. If the mother cat continues to neglect them you will have to bottle feed them. visit ur local pet store like pet food express and ask them what's the best formula to use for your breed of kittens. sorry for your lost and hope this helps.
2007-09-12 12:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by memybaby11804 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mother may be sick or have a retained placenta or even a dead kitten still inside her. That would make her reject her kittens and also could make her milk bad.
I'd take the mother to the vet and have her checked over.
I'm very sorry about your kitten.
2007-09-12 12:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try bottle feeding the kittens so they get their nourishment. You may also want to try a sound machine. I have one and when my kitty was little, I put it under a blanket and set it to heartbeat. I think he actually thought it was his mom.
2007-09-12 17:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by BONNI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats so sad!!!! at least you tried to save her!!! i don't know what could be wrong with the momma.... ask a vet and see what is wrong. i hope things lift up!
2007-09-12 12:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by hello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋