Something is seriously wrong with my kitten

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I have been paying rapt attention to this story. You are ANGELS for doing what you have done, trying, and also caring so much for your own kids' well being. Please know that we are still sending prayers and lots of strength from so far away to you!
 
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Thank you so much Sashacat. This is Dan's mom. I really needed to hear that. I just want to go to bed and sleep right now but the remaining kittens are going to need feeding and I still continue to give the water to the sick one who is fading fast. The mother really wants nothing to do with her, she just wants to go outside and have her freedom and I don't blame her she does not know what is happening.

I'm so glad my Danny came to this site. It has helped me cope tremendously. Thank you all so much.
 
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Hi!
Dan's mom again. A little good news...the two kittens drank formula from the bowl this morning which made me very happy! The bad news is that they went to the bathroom on my bed. I can't get them to use the litter box. I got the type of litter that doesn't clump since I read kittens aren't suppose to have that but the only thing that want to do with it is eat it. Of course I immediately took it out of their mouth and removed the litter. I know their are probably numerous threads on this problem but since all of you know the history taking place with them I'd hope that you would offer some advice. The litter is the tiny stone type...only kind I could find that does not clump.

The other kitten is still hanging on but in such obvious pain. It is so sad.

Thank you again so very much.
 

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This is a real deja vu for me. The two kittens that lived peed under my bed; I assumed this was to tell me that they were not feeling well, but that's just a guess. They never ate litter, but I do remember cutting small strips of newspaper to use as litter at some point.

Please continue to keep the little ones from the mama's milk. The mama cat is going to need to go on antibiotics. Here's a link on feline mastitis (check out the "other symptoms" section).

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/artic...le.aspx?id=488

My heart goes out to you. Please take comfort in the fact that you are doing everything possible to save these little ones, and that's all you can do. The rest is out of your hands.

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Tania/Kumbulu, who has fostered scores of motherless kittens, usually recommends chicken feed as litter for young kittens. Is there a feed store near you? You could probably use shredded paper in a pinch, or potting soil, but the chicken feed would probably be best.
It's a relief to hear that they're drinking from a bowl, and that you're holding up okay! Thank you for the updates, and for caring for these little lives.
 
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Thank you all. After doing some research I ended up getting the only thing that my local grocery store had that seemed to be deemed appropriate and that was pine pellet litter. But I will go to the feed store and get the chicken feed if they continue to thrive. The one did go in the litter which thrilled me but the other continues to head for our bed


Swampwitch, thank you for the link as it was very informative. You know, the mother of these kittens is not a young one and I don't know how many scores of kittens she has had in the past. This is all so unnecessary...she should have been fixed a long time ago. She is energetic and always is looking for food. She wants to go outside in the worse way but not on my watch. If my sister ends up taking her then she will take her to the vet pronto. But if my sister changes her mind she is going back to her owner and I hope he takes her to the vet.

By the way, the third kitten did die this morning
Not that it was unexpected but just as sad as well.

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I am so so sorry for what happened to you, I just read all your posts now. How terrible, I can only imagine what you have been through ! I hope the remaining kittens will be fine at the end. I will be praying for you and the kitties.
 

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I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. We lost a 2 year old girl kitty, Morgan, last month. One of the first symptoms I noticed was lethargy and sitting staring at her water and food with her head hanging down. She passed away the next day. The vets suspected either FIP or Toxoplasmosis, and the necropsy didn't really give us any definite answers. But in your kittens' case, it could be so many things. I know the helplessness you are and have been feeling, and my heart goes out to you and your family.
 
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Thank you all again.

Here's the update on the remaining two:

Female: Very active, drinks formula, spits out kitty chow, and won't use litter

Male: Fairly active, very stubborn when it comes to drinking and I had a very hard time getting him to drink anything this last night and this morning, he eats the kitten chow and uses the litter. When I wash his face he wants to suck on the wet cloth. I forced him to drink a little out of the bottle this morning but yesterday and the day before I had him drinking out of the bowl.

At this point I'm really concerned about the male and just keep doing the best that I can.
 
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Thought I'd let you know that I just got the male to drink some formula out od the bowl!
He won't go and drink it on his own I have to hold him in my arms and hold the bowl to his mouth and force him into it but at least he had some!
 

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That sounds good! All your hard work seems like it's paying off! I was going to suggest soaking a clean cloth, and letting him suck it, since he likes that, but if he's drinking out of the bowl, all the better.
 

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So happy to hear the encouraging news! Have you tried feeding the little guy forumula with a dropper instead of a bottle? Some kittens like a dropper best.

I'm still pulling for you all... thanks for keeping the updates coming!

Cheers, from
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Thanks Jcat and Swampwitch! I will try the wet cloth idea if I continue to have difficulty. I know we're far from being out of the woods yet but it is so much fun to watch them play and frolic together after the week that we've just experienced. We'll just keep praying things will work out for them.
 
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So far, so good!

They are both drinking their formula withiut a problem. I don't have to force feed the male at all anymore. They are always playing and playing rather rough with each other at that! I am concerned over the female because her stools are very soft and liquid like. But otherwise they seem to be doing great!
 
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Hello Everyone! Just thought I would let you know how the kittens are doing. They turned eight weeks old today. They eat wet and dry, they drink, and they use the litter box. They have tons of energy and just seem to be doing great!


I do have to find homes for them now, I just hope I can find someone who will take both of them because I just don't want to separate them.

I want to thank everyone here for their advice, concerns, support, and prayers. All of you helped us through a very difficult period and it is much appreciated.

If there are any other developments I will let you know.

Thankyou again!
 
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