Hand Rearing Sick Kittens Help !

MELINDAGIBSON · #1 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 03:04 PM

Hi I Have 5 Kittens There Was 6 But They Were Scattered Over My Garden And A Big Tom Attacked 1 And Took It So Left With 5 They Were Covered In Mud Fleas And Scabs And It Was Raining (great) Vet Said They Probably Would Not Make It Through Night So I Bathed And Blew Dryed Them And Syringed Cow And Gate Baby Milk To Them
I Took Them To Vets And Had Them Flead Wormed And They Now Have Proper Milk They Are Also On Antibiotics Twice A Day And Have Ointment For There Eyes I Wasnt Charged A Consultation Fee As Im A Single Mum On Benefits But Milk Etc Is Expensive Does Anyone Have Any That Maybe Is Left From Kittens They May Of Had Or Tiny Teats Bottles Bedding Etc Anything You Could Send Would Be Appreciated By These Tiny Kittens And I Really Hope They Make It At A Guess They Are Between 9-14 Days
Any Advice Would Be Appreciated A Lady Who Used To Work For Cats Protection Tried To Get Me To Take And Leave At Vets No Way As If They Are In Doubt They Will Put Them Down Same Possibly With The Rspca So They Will Be Staying Here
Thank You In Advance For Any Advice Etc
Melinda

Catherine896 · #2 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 03:50 PM

Aww thats so sad. Where abouts are you?
I hope they all survive!

quizicalkat · #3 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 04:22 PM

hi - where are you I have a cat whose kittens have just been homed - but she is happy to take other kittens under her wing and has done so in the past. - bless her

saxon · #4 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 04:35 PM

At this age using a syringe is often easier although if you have the offer of a foster cat that would be the way to go.
A syringe cost 22p at most chemists. Ask the pharmacist as they arent' on the shelves.
Kat she 's in Rugby if that's close to you!!!!

quizicalkat · #5 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by saxon

At this age using a syringe is often easier although if you have the offer of a foster cat that would be the way to go.
A syringe cost 22p at most chemists. Ask the pharmacist as they arent' on the shelves.
Kat she 's in Rugby if that's close to you!!!!

thats a bit far for me - but i'm sure we could find some people to help transport if needed - the offers there

Have also pm'd with general advice. let us know how it goes.

MELINDAGIBSON · #6 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 07:04 PM

well weighed them today 2 have put on weight 1 has put on loads and 2 have lost a few grams i use a syringe with a teat on the end and they are suckling even the poorly one who has now found his voice and moving about a bit now i do his feed seperetly cause of his medicine and their eyes are getting better but i dont suppose having eyes caked with mud would help i know it would be good to give her a cat mummy but they seem to love me at the moment and to be honest 4 of my kids are not living with me at moment and im fighting to get them back so i feel i need to do this i certainly aint been so deppressed im to bust lol i will keep the poorly one if he survives as he is a little fighter they said he would die but he is putting on weight great its very threaputic i only had to get up once in night they like to sleep at night with bellys full and warm in my bedroom

any more advice apprciated

madelene · #7 (**permalink**) 21-09-2007, 07:32 PM

I have hand reared a few kittens in the past and found that the syringe method is the best.
I assume the vet told you how to stimulate them to make them wee and poo...a mucky job but someone has to do it.

MELINDAGIBSON · #8 (**permalink**) 22-09-2007, 10:31 AM

I Have Never Seen So Much Poo Had To Bath Them Again Lol They Were Covered!!

Shell195 · #9 (**permalink**) 22-09-2007, 02:53 PM

You are doing what I have spent 15 years doing.I find that using a syringe is best. They suck the end and pull it down themselves. Be sure to keep them clean as we had an episode 2 years ago where a fosterer didnt keep them quite clean and they ended up with Corona Virus and most died of FIP. Ask your local Cats Protection or smaller rescue centre they may be able to supply you with milk. I have known people rear the on human baby milk without any problems but I always use Cimicat or Walthams. Lactol is ok and not as dear you get it from the petshop.
If I can be of any help pm me
GoodLuck Shel

powderpuff_girl · #10 (**permalink**) 22-09-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MELINDAFARREN

Hi I Have 5 Kittens There Was 6 But They Were Scattered Over My Garden And A Big Tom Attacked 1 And Took It So Left With 5 They Were Covered In Mud Fleas And Scabs And It Was Raining (great) Vet Said They Probably Would Not Make It Through Night So I Bathed And Blew Dryed Them And Syringed Cow And Gate Baby Milk To Them
I Took Them To Vets And Had Them Flead Wormed And They Now Have Proper Milk They Are Also On Antibiotics Twice A Day And Have Ointment For There Eyes I Wasnt Charged A Consultation Fee As Im A Single Mum On Benefits But Milk Etc Is Expensive Does Anyone Have Any That Maybe Is Left From Kittens They May Of Had Or Tiny Teats Bottles Bedding Etc Anything You Could Send Would Be Appreciated By These Tiny Kittens And I Really Hope They Make It At A Guess They Are Between 9-14 Days
Any Advice Would Be Appreciated A Lady Who Used To Work For Cats Protection Tried To Get Me To Take And Leave At Vets No Way As If They Are In Doubt They Will Put Them Down Same Possibly With The Rspca So They Will Be Staying Here
Thank You In Advance For Any Advice Etc
Melinda

i dont know if u can get them for cats BUT im on benefits and i get what used to b "milk tokens" they are now called "healthy start" vouchers!!! i would try applying and see what happens! i get all my milk etc free!

and good luck with the kittens!!!

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