I have another kitten which seems to be suffering exactly the same as the others.. honestly.. i'm never gonna sleep again.. Anyway, He's quiet Cold and i want to know whats the best way to keep the kitten warm, and whats the best way to feed the kitten, should i wait til he's hot or what? I;m so confused again... i do not want to loose a third i repeat i do not want to loose a third.
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What is the best way?
- Thread starter kcm
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Ok, remember to breathe. First, get an old sock, fill it with some uncooked white rice and tie off the open end. Place it in your microwave and heat it for a few seconds at a time until it is warm, not hot, but warm. Place it in with the kitten and allow her to snuggle up to it. If a sock and rice isn't available, fill an empty soda bottle with hot water, wrap it with a thin towel and place it so it cannot roll over onto the kitten. Warmth is extremely important for the kittens' well-being and many won't nurse or suckle from a bottle if they are cold.
Once sufficiently warmed, you can take a small drop of corn syrup (Karo for those here in the US) and gently smear it in the kitten's mouth to stimulate the sucking response. Have a warmed, filled bottle at the ready and when the kitten begins to make the sucking response, gently insert the nipple into the kitten's mouth to begin feeding.
If you haven't already, I strongly urge you to visit www.kitten-rescue.com and read up - it is an excellent resource and may help you to keep these babies alive.
Once sufficiently warmed, you can take a small drop of corn syrup (Karo for those here in the US) and gently smear it in the kitten's mouth to stimulate the sucking response. Have a warmed, filled bottle at the ready and when the kitten begins to make the sucking response, gently insert the nipple into the kitten's mouth to begin feeding.
If you haven't already, I strongly urge you to visit www.kitten-rescue.com and read up - it is an excellent resource and may help you to keep these babies alive.
I don't have any advice but just lots of vibes and
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Thank you.. But.. he just died in my hands.... unfortunately there was nothing else i could do... and i wish there was.. now.. he's probably in a better place....Originally Posted by Bonnie1965
I don't have any advice but just lots of vibes and
Good Bye Sweet Angel... God.. I lost two kittens in 2 days... Lulu had premature babies.. and i should have known better, i should have had a better eye on them...
There is no way you could have done more than you did. You did all you could. You are an angel for making them feel loved and warm while they were here. I'm so sorry
