Comments on: How to nurture a sick kitten?

By: kickindevilbutt

kickindevilbutt — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:04:20 +0000

You can try to feed her through a syringe or a dropper. However, do this with warm KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) or Kitten Formula.

Do this SLOWLY…and when I say SLOWLY I mean….VERY SLOWLY. As in you put a tiny drop in and then you feel to make sure she swallows. She has to swallow before any more drops come in.

If she gets bubbles around the nose or is gasping tip her upside down and swoop her downwards. This is not a guarantee but it helps the fluid flow out of her lungs via gravity.

Make sure kitten is warm and the food is warm..not hot. If kitten or food is cold (or food too hot) then the kitten cannot eat/cannot digest (will get burned).

NEVER feed the kitten JUST water. That is NOT nutritous enough.

NEVER feed the kitten milk. That will cause diarrhea which will make the dehydration WORSE.

Add some pedialyte (regular nonflavored) to her feedings.

If at all possible, take her to an emergency vet RIGHT AWAY.

As in…as soon as you get done reading this.

By: macleod709

macleod709 — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:23:11 +0000

get some pedialyte and mix it 50/50 with water and syringe feed that to her and get some kitten replacement milk at the pet store and that will give her the nutrition that she needs.

By: krysta

krysta — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:36:29 +0000

Go to the humaine society and ask them if they could give the kitten some sub-Q fluids for you because you are trying to save it’s life and it’s dehydrated and no vets will help you. I did that when I first got my kitten I rescued (he was so dehydrated) I would try to take the mommy and other kitten into your home and watch what she does. See if she is nursing that kitten. If she is I would let the kitten nurse off of her because its good for them to get as much as their mothers milk as possible. Also what you can do if she isnt nursing is go to a petstore and get some kitten milk and a bottle and you feed it. It has to be fed every 3 hours. You also have to use a warm washcloth and try to make it pee and poop after each feeding. If you are unsure of the proper way to feed the kitten just email me and I’ll let you know.

By: Intelligent small boy

Intelligent small boy — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:05:00 +0000

just gave him/her water with salt,milk,food,love and care…

By: Tryniti

Tryniti — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:33:17 +0000

If you already have a syringe, great. Use that to feed her some replacement mother’s milk from your local pet store, along with some beneficial bacteria. Keep her very warm at all times, try not to stress her out, and try not to leave her alone. Make sure she is getting fed 4 or more times a day, and that she is using the bathroom regularly. If not, you may need to stimulate her to use the bathroom. (This can be done by rubbing the area with a lukewarm, damp washcloth or possibly q-tip) i will leave you a website for extra info. Good luck and I really hope the little kitty makes it. Bless you for trying to save her.

By: vienna2001

vienna2001 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:07:33 +0000

I’m sorry to say that kittens deprived of mother’s milk and attention do not have a good chance of survival.

Do what your vet recommends and hope for the best.

It’s a roll of the dice: I nursed a 6-week-old with all the vet’s tools and she died.

I took in a similar male — found starving in my back yard — and put canned food in front of him and he’s a huge 5-year-old, sitting on my lap right now.

Good luck and don’t give up.

By: Eli M

Eli M — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:27:39 +0000

Human baby food (beef, turkey or chicken) is a good easy way to get protein into the cats. You can thin the baby food with water and add a small pinch of salt and small pinch of sugar to help replace the electrolytes. You can suck the mixture up into a syringe. If the baby cats are 2 weeks < they most likely will only be able to take milk. Some supermarkets sell kitten milk. You might also contact your local no-kill animal shelter to get advise, as most of these organizations foster sick, abandoned animals and might have some ideas.

By: J D

J D — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:12:08 +0000

You could take it to a vet who may be able to put it on a drip &give it IV nourishment. Or the vet should be able to suggest a suitable formula milk substitute.

By: snezzeroni

snezzeroni — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:23:19 +0000

Poor thing, sounds like you are doing the right things though.

Have you tried another vet ?
I had a problem with an ill hamster had to take him to a another vet before they solved the problem. Would definiitely give that a try.

I found these tips on it at this site :

Tips & Warnings
Kittens generally just eat and sleep for the first several weeks. If crying excessively, they could be cold or hungry or both.
Orphaned kittens need to be stimulated to defecate. Soak a cotton ball in warm water and very gently rub the anal area.
Never squeeze milk out of the bottle while the nipple is still in the kitten’s mouth. This could result in aspiration pneumonia and death.

Hope it helps you

By: Ali Baba

Ali Baba — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:06:54 +0000

give it water