"Sticky" Skin in newborn kittens?

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You convince him to give the kittens And mother, or at least the kittens up to you right now! Or call the humane society.
I had a couple kits last year that were very near death I honestly didnt' think they would make it, specially not with out there mother, but they did! It can happen, you just HAVE to get them out of there dear.

If you call the humane society, you do not have to give them your name, but if you do you can ask them to keep you as annonymous to this guy who has the cats. Not that they would mention your name anyways. Tell them the deal, and that you are concerned for the animals, that you have been to this place and SEEN these animals and that you fear they might die, HOPEFULLY the humane society will do something, I can't garuntee they will tonight or tomorrow, but as soon as they can IF you have a decent HS near you.
At very least if he gives them to you, then YOU can turn around and bring them to some rescue that does have space for them.
Even if you can take these cats and have them in your warm and feeding arms for a day or two it can make or break their life hun.

Do you think your friend would at least give you the kittens? Or at least offer "I'll take them off your hands for a little while, so you don't have to worry about it?"

I feel so upset now, not at you, but people like him.
Just reminds me so much of Avil and Meliah, they were really on their last leg, took me forever to get them from a dog rescue who had come across them, by the time I got them they were barely moving, but with in 2 days they perked up a little! And they have a happy home together now as young adults.
 
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Me and my Mom are heading over to his house after we pick my brother up from work. I would really love to take the kittens, but my Dad would'nt be to happy with it. We do have a very good Humane Society out here, the problem is, it takes them so long to help people. I don't know what to do!

I will update you after I go and see the babies. Oh and for those of you that don't know, Chi Chi has 6 kittens and they are 4 days old.
 

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What you need to do is quite clear.

Call the humane society. The sooner you call, the sooner they can help.
If these babes die without making that call you will be haunted for the rest of your life.

Call.
 

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Tasha, did you get to see the kittens tonight? How are they doing? I am sending prayers, best wishes and all that to them...
 

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I guess i'm extra worried because i have baby kittens and am so protive of them. i sure hope those little babie are okay!
 
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I just got home! 3 of the kittens are big and look healthy, 3 of them are skinny and look unhealthy. I might bring the runt home to see if Mimi will nurse her. Only 2 of Chi Chis teats are big, maybe they just are'nt all getting their share of milk? I brought bedding over and I made the Kitten Glop, the runt ate 10 ml and the other tiny ones ate around 3 ml. I'm heading over there again tomorrow.

About the Humane Society, I told him that he's got a week, and if those kittens don't improve, he's going to bottle feed the little ones, I will call the Humane Society. He understands how to feed them and I hope these babies will be alright!
 

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Oh, those poor little kittens! Thank goodness you've been around to check on them... doesn't sound like their owner cares half as much as you do.
I hope they'll be okay... keep us updated! I'll be keeping them in my thoughts.
 

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I hope he keeps up his word and takes care of them, definetley keep going over and keep your eye on them. Good job, don't back down, you know in your heart what the right moves are!
Thank you for doing that
 

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i sure hope they are all okay!! I want to try to make some of that kitten glop for may little monsters. It would be a nice treat for them. How do you feed it to them? Do you just let them lick it of your fingers or use alitte bottle?
 
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I used bottles. At first the kittens would'nt eat it, but after a couple of tries, they really like it. You can also use a syringe for controlled feeding, so that they don't overeat. You'll know when their done, little bubbles will be on their lips. Good luck!

Thank you to everyone for being so supportive! I will make sure that these little angels live, you can count on me!
 

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They are lucky to have an angel like you around to make sure they survive. THANK YOU for looking out for them and seeing that they get proper care.



How are they doing now? Healthy and happy I hope?
 
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The runt passed away peacefully on April 18th. She was so tiny, about as long as my middle finger and only weighed 2 ounces. Three of the kittens are getting bigger and they have beautiful fur! The other two are very tiny, I think one is passing away as we speak. I was there holding her and she started breathing with her mouth open. I know there is nothing I can do to save her. We have been supplementing the two little girls with kitten glop. I am doing the best I can!

The sexes were determined! There is one male and 4 females!
 
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