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Expert: - 5/31/2009


Question

Bagheera
Hi, I live in China and a kitten was found in the ceiling of
the school I work at.  They took him down and away from
his mom  but he still very young- maybe 4 or 5 weeks old.  
I could not find kitten food so I feed him baby formula and
a little veggie oil the first couple days.  He never wants to
eat.  I got worried the second day because he still hasn't
pooped.  I found a vet and took him in- I have no idea what
she said other than "he doesn't have anything inside to poop
out (I'm pretty sure)", and give him this (a tube of cat
nutrition gel) three times a day.  He doesn't want it, so I've
mixed it with baby food- fish flavored.  He LOVES it.  
Am I hurting him?  SHould I only give him the cat gel?  It's
Sunday morning now and I've had him since Thursday
morning and he hasn't pooped at all, and I've done
everything I can find to do on the internet.  I might take him
back to the vet today, but I don't know how to ask if the
baby food is OK for him.
Thanks!
Allison

Answer
Hi Allison,

Have you been stimulating him to go? I am attaching a few links on what to do for taking care of him. I am also attaching my recipe for Kitty Glop. Feed him this stuff. Kits love it.  

Do not give him a human enema. It is too high in phosphorus. The gel is okay as a supplement but not on it's own. Baby food is also okay. You can see I have it as one of my ingredients in the Kitty Glop. If the kitten hasn't gone after 3 days or so then you need to get him back to the vet. Hopefully all will be well. Good luck.

http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html

http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/kittens.html

Ciao, Karen


KITTY GLOP

INGREDIENTS:
1 can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten,)
1 cup Pedialyte (unflavored)
1- 2 jars Stage One Baby food (chicken or turkey)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, and syrup together well. Bring 1 cup pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and pedialyte to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.

Pour into bowl (with cover) and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer, thaw as many as needed.
Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.  

Karen Craft

Expertise

I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

Experience

I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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