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Expert: - 8/28/2010


Question

kitten sick
I took in a young stray recently she gave birth (8-14)to 7 kittens the first is not eating, not gaining weight, has no head control its front paws are limp, i have gotten it
to dribble (urinate) one time.  It has slight facial movement its eyes have opened it seems week and will barely
consume water only it started out drinking formula but has slowly regressed to water.  the rest of the litter seems normal and weight development normal

Answer
Hi Bonnie,

This kitten needs to be fed. You will need to use a tube to feed it.
Here are a couple of links about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XocxmI8IHK4

http://www.hdw-inc.com/tinykitten.htm

Make sure this guy is kept warm. He may be pushed away by the others. And if you can, see a vet with him. But get food into him first. It doesn't take long for a kitten to die. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

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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