Urgent Help needed - new born kittens

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It looks like the mother cat has abandoned the kittens. I have taken them all in now. They are freezing cold. I am planning to take them to a shelter first thing in the morning. But what should I do in the meantime to keep them alive? I have put a heated blanket underneath the towel for now.
 

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throw a couple of towels in the dryer for 5 minutes and then wrap the babies in the warm towels to speed up the warming.

They need to be fed ASAP, but they probably won't eat if they are cold. A syringe like you would use to give human infants their medicine would work as you probably can't get a bottle at this point.

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Those with more knowledge will be on soon, I hope.

Thank you for taking them in.
 

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How do you know that Mom has abandoned them? She stop hanging around? Haven't seen her? Mom cats don't stay constantly with their kittens. Is it possible she just went to find food?

I agree with everyone, though. You should try and get Mom into the house, too. Good luck!
 
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It's only 10C outside and I have feed mom cat a few time today, she have been away for 1/2 hr before I bring them in. I'm keeping an eye on the mom if she comes back and will try to lure her in or something. The kittens have been warmed up and moving around quite a lot. What's next?
 
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Originally Posted by Goo
Wow they are precious. THANK YOU for caring and taking them in! I hope you can help them through the night until you can contact the shelter. Good vibes for their health and the mother.
 
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last post of the night, mother cat come back after 2hrs and I catched her and put her in the same room w/ kittens like people's advise. I also have heated pad set at low with towel over it for kitten, hope everything go well and they all alive in the morning. good night.
 

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You're doing wonderful !


Thank you so much for caring for those poor little babies! In the comfort and warmth of your home, the babies will be able to eat and the mother care for her offspring in a safe environment until you find them a new home!
 

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I hope you find everything ok when you see them in the morning, they are gorgeous babies. Good luck & I hope moma cat does her job well. I looked after Blossom from 3 weeks & its a full time job to hand raise kittens.
 
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ok, all party still alive. How do I know if mother is doing the job? If not what do I need to do? And should I take them to shelter or should I take on the kitten project?
 

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Well done!!! Do you have a weighing scale - kitchen? Weigh them now and weight them again in about 4-6 hours and again 12 hours after the initial weigh in. If they gain any weight, mom cat is doing her job
If not, after the 2nd weigh in, start supplementing.

As for whether you should keep them or not, the choice is yours...
 
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Where can I get supplement? Can what kind of tool I need to feel them?
 

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If mom is inside and nursing the kittens you don't have to do anything. How is she acting? And do NOT let her back outside until she's spayed.
 
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Mother is super friendly but I have havn't seen her touch the baby, but I don't look at them very offen.
 

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One way to tell is to put your hand lightly over their head, if they try to nuzzle your hand like they are lookin for a nipple, she's either not feedin them or it's time for them to be fed. Since they are newborn, she should be feeding them every couple of hours.
 
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24hrs later, they're still alive. I will start weighting them tonight, wish me good luck.
 

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Good luck! You are doing so great, you are such a kind person to take them in! <3 I'll be saying prayers for you & the little ones!
 

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You're doing a great job!! Momma cat and the babies are so lucky to have found you to take them in! Keep us posted!

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If mom isn't with them, she could be on edge. Please be sure the kittens are in a box out of drafts and kept warm. www.kitten-rescue.com will help you to know what to do if you have to bottle feed. These kittens should only be eating and sleeping and pooping right now. Mom is needed to provide milk and grooming and of course warmth. Bringing her inside could be stressing her out, so lower the lights in the room and be sure she is confined with the kittens but has a way to get out to use the litter pan and to eat. If they become cold, they will shut down and you will lose them, so hopefully the queen has decided to do what she needs to do.
 
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