Stress baby. that's the name of the game! I need some kitten help!

kluchetta · Feb 12, 2008

They may still be on too watery a diet for much poop. But I'd ask the vet anyway.

I think 75 is not warm enough. I was thinking more in the 80s. If the kittens can move around, you can use a heating pad, but only in half their space so they can get away from it. Also put on low and cover it with something.

addiebee · Feb 12, 2008

OMG, you are doing angels' work, helping those little babies. You sound like a sweet guy!!! Keep up the good work!!

skimble · Feb 12, 2008

I have two orphans that were 10 days old when I got them. I had to learn much, fast. I never had cats before these guys.

To keep them warm I used a "sock buddy". You take a tube type sock and fill it with dry rice then tie the end of the sock in a knot to hold the rice in. Place this sock inside another sock so the rice is in two socks. Microwave the sock for 1 to 2 minutes on high. Put the sock under a towel and place the kittens next to it or right on top. It stays warm for a few hours. I kept several "sock buddies" made so I had one ready to replace at all times.

Hope things continue to go well. Our boys are now 3 months old!

fastnoc · Feb 12, 2008

One thing I'd like to say, you have all been a humongous help to me. My heart was breaking with these little guys refusing to eat. I'm happy to report that at about 4 pm they ate about 15ml each. which is what the vet recommended. Then just now they both ate about 20ml. All from the bottle, and for the first time there was no mess

I still cant get them to poop. but they sure don't mind farting. But they both went pee again. so I have ot think we're ok. I actually fed them once, let them roam around the living room for about 30 minutes. Then fed them a tiny bit again (i've also given them some supplement from the vet that i dab on my finger. it's for cats that aren't eating enough nutrients.) when I got done, they both went into this 'zone' where they stopped moving, their eyes grew heavy and they sat there and PURRED their hearts out and fell asleep. It's wonderful. It's so great to see them coming around. I was a mess Sunday and Monday.

Just for kicks I grabbed a couple more pics on my phone while they were roaming.

And another fun one.

It's a lilttle cool in the bathroom and I'm a heat machine myself so I need it cool in the apartment. So tomorrow I'm going to buy a small space heater from wal-mart and put it on the counter (WELL out of reach of the kittens) or in the bathub. I've got a remote thermometer I'll put in there, and I'll keep it at least 80.

Whew. The worst is over! And if you all don't mind, I love sharing their pictures.

glitch · Feb 13, 2008

I think if you put a space heater in there and put it up, the heat will rise and it will still be chilly down on the floor... If you put the heating pad on low, and cover it with a soft blanket that will prevent it from burning them and keep them warm! Also, a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel or pillow case, something like that would be easy, and cheap! You can still get those in the health department of walmart, right by the gauze pads! Then you could just keep refilling the water bottle and it wont burn them! I really dont know about the whole space heater, I just dont think if it wasn't at their level it could keep them warm! I have one that I have to use in my boys room, and I have to keep it on the floor because the heat does rise to the top of the room, which doesn't do them any good at keeping them warm!

Im so glad that you have gotten them to eat from the bottle! And so proud of you too!! You're doing a marvelous job!

Like I said earlier, Eek was only 3 weeks when I got him, and he is fine now! I freaked out the first couple days too! It was hard, once I figured out the bottle and syringe feedings it was a breeze! Then I added in soft food, and they loved the Nutro Wet food for kittens, and once all his little teeth were ready, started him on some soft kibble at around 5 weeks! Eek is pretty big for his age!! He's all muscle too, so just as long as they have someone that loves them enough to take really really good care of them, alot of the times they do fine!! Good luck! Good

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addiebee · Feb 13, 2008

I'm not much help with kittens that young but it is sooo good to see that they are eating and moving around.

They are totally adorable!

Tooooo cute!!! Passing out from the cuteness!!

fastnoc · Feb 13, 2008

Originally Posted by AddieBee

I'm not much help with kittens that young but it is sooo good to see that they are eating and moving around.

They are totally adorable!

Tooooo cute!!! Passing out from the cuteness!!

You have no idea! THey're the most adorable things I've ever had with me. Man, right after they eat they are just so soft and lovey it's funny. They burp and purr and just sit, eyes half open, and just purring SO loud.

The only problem I'm facing with feeding now, is that they eat SO fast. The vet told me to give them 15ml each. But they're sucking that down inside of 3 minutes and cry for more. I give them another 5ml a few minutes later and that's STILL not enough.

I read it's better to underfeed than over, so I'm playing it safe. But I'm not sure when I should increase the portions.

Originally Posted by glitch

I think if you put a space heater in there and put it up, the heat will rise and it will still be chilly down on the floor... If you put the heating pad on low, and cover it with a soft blanket that will prevent it from burning them and keep them warm! Also, a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel or pillow case, something like that would be easy, and cheap! You can still get those in the health department of walmart, right by the gauze pads! Then you could just keep refilling the water bottle and it wont burn them! I really dont know about the whole space heater, I just dont think if it wasn't at their level it could keep them warm! I have one that I have to use in my boys room, and I have to keep it on the floor because the heat does rise to the top of the room, which doesn't do them any good at keeping them warm!

Im so glad that you have gotten them to eat from the bottle! And so proud of you too!! You're doing a marvelous job!

Like I said earlier, Eek was only 3 weeks when I got him, and he is fine now! I freaked out the first couple days too! It was hard, once I figured out the bottle and syringe feedings it was a breeze! Then I added in soft food, and they loved the Nutro Wet food for kittens, and once all his little teeth were ready, started him on some soft kibble at around 5 weeks! Eek is pretty big for his age!! He's all muscle too, so just as long as they have someone that loves them enough to take really really good care of them, alot of the times they do fine!! Good luck! Good

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As for the heater, they are in an unused bathroom right now. I closed the vents because the A/C has been on a lot. it was 76 yesterday outside. With no open vents, I believe a space heater could get it to 80. The problem with the water bottle is when they're asleep. I don't want to wake them. so it's a one time per sleep thing. I can put the heater in the bathtub which is on the floor of course. These guys couldn't dream of getting in there. They can barely crawl into the donut they sleep in.

By the way, I'm thinking of naming the orange one piggy. He is first to eat and after sucking down a full meal he immmediately wants more.

Then he crawls up my chest (i lean back on the couch when feeding) and meows right in my eyes. Then trys to suck on my lip lol.

Hmm..... Thinking.

hurdyburdy · Feb 13, 2008

They are both adorable and you are doing a great job with them.

sakura · Feb 13, 2008

I love the picture of them exploring

Do they have names yet?

bonnie1965 · Feb 13, 2008

I am so in love with these kittens! Have you seen our Fur Pictures forum? We never, ever get enough of photos

Please do keep adding photos when you can

They are simply the definition of adorable. You are doing a wonderful job. Not sure about the eating and pooping. The vet should know if that part is going okay.

whispern'cats · Feb 13, 2008

Awwwwwwe, they are so cute, darling, adorable!!!

You are doing such a great job at being a KittyParent. Such a huge undertaking......

They look absolutely wonderful!

I can tell that you are feeling less stressed and enjoying them too.

Thank you, on behalf of them for taking such loving and good care. Your rewards will be many I'm sure.

Keep those pics coming too!

fastnoc · Feb 13, 2008

Originally Posted by Bonnie1965

I am so in love with these kittens! Have you seen our Fur Pictures forum? We never, ever get enough of photos

Please do keep adding photos when you can

They are simply the definition of adorable. You are doing a wonderful job. Not sure about the eating and pooping. The vet should know if that part is going okay.

Actually they are back at the vet again today. They still won't poop for me. The vet is giving the little guys enemas today. we're hoping that will clean them out and we'll be ok. But they are definitely happier

Originally Posted by Sakura

I love the picture of them exploring

Do they have names yet?

I wish I could get better pics. The phone i have takes good ones but it's so hard to keep them still long enough to take one. They are constantly on the move

Originally Posted by Whispern'Cats

Awwwwwwe, they are so cute, darling, adorable!!!

You are doing such a great job at being a KittyParent. Such a huge undertaking......

They look absolutely wonderful!

I can tell that you are feeling less stressed and enjoying them too.

Thank you, on behalf of them for taking such loving and good care. Your rewards will be many I'm sure.

Keep those pics coming too!

I'll keep the pics coming for sure. If they settle down I want to get a good close one of them tonight.

I'm crossing my fingers.

fastnoc · Feb 13, 2008

Here's a cute pic. it's so hard to take them when i'm the one holding them.

The little dark one is face down. she does this every time. crawls over her brother and starts nursing on the blanket. It's a REALLY soft blanket. they burrow into it like crazy after eating.

If you want to poke through all the pics here's a bunch

http://www.flickr.com/photos/virusea...7603904542684/

feel free to leave comments.

sakura · Feb 13, 2008

Is that a Barefoot Dreams blanket? It kind of looks like one but I can't tell. The reason I ask is because Chloe (who was bottle fed) nurses on her blanket still and she's 6 months old.

It's pretty cute. She only does it with those blankets.

Oh and I like the name Piggy for the orange one. Or Wilbur (like the pig from Charlotte's Web).

fastnoc · Feb 13, 2008

Sakura,

I don't know what the name is. It was a housewarming gift when I moved in here back in November. The tag just tells me it's from Kohls.

Both kittens nurse like crazy on this thing, but as you said, ONLY this one. they burrow into it. And they knead it just like they would on momma.

By the way, you just named the boy. Wilbur is absolutely perfect. Thank you!

bonnie1965 · Feb 13, 2008

Charlotte for the beautiful little tortie?

glitch · Feb 13, 2008

Oh Im so jealous of the warm weather there! Im in the middle of a blizzard, and well, sometimes I dont realize how far away people live and that it could be warmer there!! I think you're probably right with the space heater then. I bet that would work like a charm.

They are so cute, I just wanna hug em! You're doing a wonderful job with them! I had a "Mentally Challenged" cat named Grady and he would suck on my lip also! I loved it!! It was bad when I was sleeping though, he would sneak up a couple inches at a time and then all of a sudden latch on to my lip or ear! My mom thought it was a hoot!

Good For the enema helping them out!

addiebee · Feb 14, 2008

Originally Posted by fastnoc

Here's a cute pic. it's so hard to take them when i'm the one holding them.

The little dark one is face down. she does this every time. crawls over her brother and starts nursing on the blanket. It's a REALLY soft blanket. they burrow into it like crazy after eating.

If you want to poke through all the pics here's a bunch

http://www.flickr.com/photos/virusea...7603904542684/

feel free to leave comments.

Awww..... what a heartwarming picture! Looks like you have an orange male and a calico female. Does the orange one have white toes? Looks that way in the photos. Sooooooo cuuuuuuute!

fastnoc · Feb 14, 2008

Originally Posted by glitch

Oh Im so jealous of the warm weather there! Im in the middle of a blizzard, and well, sometimes I dont realize how far away people live and that it could be warmer there!! I think you're probably right with the space heater then. I bet that would work like a charm.

They are so cute, I just wanna hug em! You're doing a wonderful job with them! I had a "Mentally Challenged" cat named Grady and he would suck on my lip also! I loved it!! It was bad when I was sleeping though, he would sneak up a couple inches at a time and then all of a sudden latch on to my lip or ear! My mom thought it was a hoot!

Good For the enema helping them out!

yeah it was wonderful here yesterday. 75 degrees and sunny. my home is LA, but I lived in San Diego too. SD has the best weather of anywhere I've ever been and NO humdity.

Originally Posted by AddieBee

Awww..... what a heartwarming picture! Looks like you have an orange male and a calico female. Does the orange one have white toes? Looks that way in the photos. Sooooooo cuuuuuuute!

yeah he's got white feet. it's cute. the little girl has that torti shell, but her face is orage and white. it's great!

Originally Posted by Bonnie1965

Charlotte for the beautiful little tortie?

Hmm. that would be good. I have an aversion to the name charlotte though. I'll have to think about that one. But it sure would match. hmmmmmm

addiebee · Feb 14, 2008

I've been told that even if there is torti brindling in the fur, if the cat has any white on it anywhere, then it's a tri color/ calico.

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