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i have 3 kittens.the mother stoped feeding or caring for them so i started feeding them myself.the two girls were twice the size of the baby brother and walking around at 2weeks old.the lil one didnot move or anything so i acted fast to save his life.i havebeen feeing them for about a week now and they have ben doing good.the lil boy is still half the size of the others and cant walk without falling over.they will be 3 weeks old tommoro.but today he will not eat and is acting funny.i got him to poop and it was very runny and bright yellow.he wont even try to walk around now.i dont nowhat to do.i have no money to take him to the vet.please help.
Hi Ivy,
Yellow and runny bowel movements in hand fed kits usually indicates that you are feeding him too much. And that may be why he isn't eating. He may not be hungry. Dilute his food by a third with unflavored Pedialyte. His stools should harden up in a little bit. Make sure that he is warm. His bigger sisters may be pushing him away from them and away from their body warmth.
If you haven't read any, here is a link that has good info on raising orphan kits.
http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm
Try these couple of tips and see what happens. Hopefully he will bounce back. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
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.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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