PLEASE HELP!! kittens born

My cat had her kittens last night, 2 were born fine, then the third cam and it was much smaller almost half the size of others, with very little hair on it's body. Also what looks like to be eyes and ears that aren't fully formed. I fell asleep after the first two births as it didn't look like there were going to be anymore. at 4 in the morning i woke and found it. It's still alive, however is very weak and i don't think it can nurse off mum. have tried to hold it there etc.
Vets open at nine, but till then does anyone know what i can do to help? Also there doesn't seem to be much milk, i have to squeeze and check very carefully to see even a drop, is that normal?

Take this kitten to an Emergency vet clinic NOW This kitten needs a professional's help. It could be birth defect from an inbred cat or something else. The kitten needs to be kept warm- if you have a hot water bottle, fill it and wrap it in a towel and place it in the box with mom and her kittens. Chances are mom knows something is wrong with it and she will not let it nurse.

You cannot express milk from the mom's nipples but the kittens can. Let the healthy ones nurse her, they will find her by her purring, and they will claim a nipple apiece, put their scent on it and go to the same nipple everytime they nurse- but please take the little one to the vet NOW! Or call you vet and tell him you have an emergency and ask him to meet you at his clinic!

should i take all of them to vets? this kitten is so frail, am worried bout the journey there. Vets open in ten mins

TAKE THE CAT NOW AND LISTEN TO "MA" SHE KNOWS HER STUFF!

Sam

You can take the whole family if you wish, but please don't put the sick kitten in with the family in the carrier, mom may kill it. Keep it separate wrapped up in a warm towel close to your chest.

Now go and good luck!

Good Luck! I hope the sick one's alright!

Sam!

Will be keeping the kitten in my thoughts and prayers! I really hope it will be ok.

Purrs,
Andrea

Have taken them to the vet, the little one has a cleft palate.Thats where the hard palate between the nasal cavity and the oral cavity has not developed fully, ie when he eats, food may exit through the nose
Still at least he's now started to suckle, only for a short while, but at least there's something in him. Grace is a star and is tending to him well. It's a bit sad as the other 2 kittens are literally twice his size and push him out of the way for the nipple with the most milk.
Apparently the kitten is likely to have other problems as well, which will only be apparent as he develops Surgery may be possible in the future for the cleft. Poor baby, so small and so many problems already. Please pray for this little one.

Sending prayers for the mom and all 3 of her kittens...may they all be healthy and strong.

sending you little kitties lots of prayers!

Oh poor kitty! I will be praying for the entire family and especially that little one.

I was praying for the little one all night. You might ask the vet to show you how to tube feed and start supplementing this tiny one right away. You have to be dedicated and committed, the kitten will need to be fed every two hours around the clock. KMR and talk to your vet about some liquid nutrients you can add to the formula to help increase the odds of this little one to survive. Please know, this little one is very compromised health-wise. Anything can happen when they are so young like this.

THANK YOU for doing the responsible thing and getting this little one to the vet quickly.

Best of luck!

Aw poor little baby! ((((( sending good vibes your way )))))

Thankyou all for your support, it's going to be hard, but i'll try my best with this little one.
Thankyou MA for your speedy and helpful advice, i will be following it up.
Will keep you all updated on him.

(((HUGS)))

We are all thinking about you and your new kitty and are sending good kitty vibes your way, hang in there
Clara

*definatly good vibage heading your way* Best of luck hun!

~ Salem

For a baby with cleft palate the best chance of survival is tube feeding. Ask your vet to show you exactly how to do. It sounds harder than it is. It should only take about 2 minutes to feed him.

Use the following kitten glop formula to feed. For the first few week feed every 2-3 hours. Feed 1cc per oz of body weight. When the baby is 8 oz feed 1.5cc per oz of body weight. Even if the baby is sleeping wake him up to feed him. Potty the baby when you are done. Take a warm washcloth and wipe the genital area to stimulate it to go to the bathroom. This is VERY important b/c babies cannot relieve themselves. The baby will urinate every time and defecate every other time.

Here is the kitten glop formula:

13 oz water
1 can (12 oz)Evaporated milk (not the fat free)
4 egg yolks
2 Tbs Plain yogurt
2 tsp Karo Syrup
1 package Plain Gelatin

Boil the water and add the plain gelatin. Stir until it is completely dissolved. Take the mixture off the heat and add the evaporated milk. Wait until it has cooled off and add the other ingredients. Mix well. You can pour it into empty ice cube trays and store in the freezer. Take out what you need and thaw it. Make sure it is warm but NOT hot when you feed the baby.

If you would like info on how to tube feed email me at [email protected]

Good luck!

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is right about the potty stimulation, but if mom is licking and grooming this little one and not ignoring it, then the best thing to do is let mom have that duty! Just put the kitten into the bed after feeding, and if mom doesn't right away start licking it then put a very small dab of cat food near the base of the tail and see what happens. If mom starts licking, great, if not, get out the warm water and the gauze pads!

Wishing you the best of luck with this poor baby.