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Update: I added some KMR in place of water to add some calories for mom but left the nesting/nursing situation the same (didn't want to change too much at once). Mama seems happy, however my runt has lost a little weight since yesterday's weighing. I think I'm going to start separating mom and...

I have plenty of powdered KMR on hand so I could try that!

I have been weighing the runt daily and it is definitely growing. It's just noticeably smaller than the rest. The runt is 9.5 ounces. And the rest range from 13-15oz. The runt was 6.5oz when I got him last Monday so he's gained 3oz in a week. Mom isn't swollen or full at all. With 8 kittens...

Sidenote: as soon as kittens are weaned, mama will be spayed. And kittens will be spayed/neutered as soon as they are big enough. Our shelters policy is to spay/neuter all of our animals before they are available for adoption and to have them as far through their vaccination schedules as their...

Hi! So a little background: I work at a local animal shelter and we help with strays that come in via our local animal control. I am currently fostering a mama with EIGHT kittens and was wondering if anyone had some insight or ideas to address a few of my concerns. Details: Mom and 8 kits were...