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I just did my homework and found that malnutrition can lead to swollen bellies, a condition called Kwashiorkor, like those children in Africa. Not sure how long she's been on her own before we picked her up but that could really be what she's having, too. Not sure if this is worth mentioning...

After she peed and pooped her stomach did seem to get smaller, but after meal time it looks so big again it's alarming. The vet gave her a de worming shot, they did not run blood test or stool test yet. And maybe the big belly is making it difficult for her to walk, from what I've observed. I...

Hi there! Sorry on the late update, but she just pooped! She has been peeing just fine on her own (and peeing a lot, too!), and I've still been trying to stimulate her to poop, but with no luck, until today. She was sleeping on her blanket on my lap, then suddenly woke up, squealed a little...

Hi there, she is eating formula now. I am so glad and thankful for your help. I've tried stimulating her to poop but haven't been successful. She only peed a little. I attached some pics, please let me know if that belly looks like it's swollen? Thank you!

Hi there! Thanks a lot for replying. I've been using a dropper/syringe given by the vet to feed her that lactose free milk. I will go get special formula just for kittens later, with a bottle for easier feeding. She hasn't poop nor pee yet, and her tummy is still swollen, that got me worried...

Hi there, Not long ago I adopted an 8 week old so I have zero experience in caring for kittens who still depend on their mothers. Just this morning I found a stray wobbling on the sidewalk almost ran over by motorbikes. I took her in, looks like she is 2-3 weeks old. Eyes open, ears fully erect...