Need bottle baby help fast!

He has very watery stools. I can't remember if it's because the formula is too rich and I need to add water? He has maybe 2 more weeks to go before I can start to wean him. What about canned goats milk? I know walmart sells it. Can I just switch him to that for the next 2 weeks? Do I add anything to it? Also, his eyes are starting to goop up. I clean them everytime I feed him but they still close up. What can I do to help him with that?

Thanks,
Chrissy

If he has very watery stools, then your formula has too much water in it. Try putting a little less water in the formula and see if his stools improve!

I hope he gets to feeling better soon.

I'll move this to Pregnant Cat & Kitten care where our bottle baby experts will be more likely to see this.

Originally Posted by jane_vernon

If he has very watery stools, then your formula has too much water in it. Try putting a little less water in the formula and see if his stools improve!

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Actually, this is incorrect. You are either feeding to much, or you need to continue to dilute the formula down.

About the eyes, don't force them open, simply press a warm damp cloth to the eyes, gently. Do this several times a day if possible, then wipe gently with a clean dry cloth. If the eyes continue to goop please see a vet.

Just wanted to say best of luck and keep us updated! and good healthy hearty eating vibes!

Thank you for moving this and thanks gang for the help. I thought the formula was too rich and started watering it down a bit at a time. His stools are starting to stay formed with an occasional loose but nothing like it was.

I use warm water and cotton balls on his eyes then dry with cotton balls. I use seperate ones, though. A total of 4 (2 dry and 2 wet). His eyes do stay open but oddly, I have to open them at his 4 am and 8 am feedings. The rest of the time they are open.

Also, he's finally cutting teeth. He was "chewing" on my pinkie this morning and I felt the little needle teeth. LOL I told him he's not chewing on me much longer.

Chrissy

Glad to hear he's doing better.