Bonnie's Kittens Thread (updates, pics, also why you should SPAY your cats!)

[princess purr]

Thanks hissy. We are trying to keep everyone warm and the little calico got a cotton ball bath last night. The mom seems to be making them go potty but she isn't cleaning them good. Mommy stopped drooling and now has runny eyes and is stuffy. I think she has alittle cold. She seems to be getting better. I'm hoping she gets better soon because her babies need her more then anything. Although I think they are starting to think I'm mom. When ever i picked up snowwhites kittens they would scream, but these kinds just snuggle with me. I'm so worried about them.

 

[cassandra_starr]

Val, it is nice of you and hubby to take this family in. You'll give them the best care you possibly can, and we will send you guys Board Magic.



I'm praying for the entire family to pull through this. Good luck and keep us posted on how they are all doing please.

 

[rock&fluff'smom]

aww..they are soo precious!

 

[valanhb]

How wonderful of you to foster these babies! Sending healthy and grow babies! energy to the kittens, and stay strong energy to you, Rich and Mama Cat.

 

[frisky feline]

Val, wow i remember you when you only had two cats.. Now you have tons of cats and you are becoming a expert at taking cares of kittens and cats.. BLESS YOU and Rich.. I really meant it!

You should go to vet school for cat specialist only.

thanks!! I also admire Hissy that she knows a lot about cats.. I am very happy.. I hope the mamma is feeling better somehow so hope she can take care of kittens..

good luck

 

[princess purr]

i hope they are okay too

 

[wellingtoncats]

How's their condition at the moment?

 

[princess purr]

not good, black and calico are in a towel next to her but she is not paying any attention to them. Rich is stopping home every two hours to bottle feed them

 

[wellingtoncats]

Oh Val That's so sad, I'm so sorry! I hope they are alright!

Sending MAJOR get well bubby vibes!

Sam

 

[princess purr]

thank you, I'm scared we are going to lose the two little ones. Maybe she is ignoring them because they are sick? Although she isn't doing such a good job with the tortie. I just want them to grow up to be big kitties

I think i'm just going to start taking them to work with me. If bonnie doesn't want to be a mom. then I will be one!

 

[cassandra_starr]

I can't say I blame ya Val. If it doesn't look like the mommy kitty will do her job, I would step in and do it myself. Those babies need good care, and you will be a great mommy for them if Bonnie won't do it.

 

[hissy]

Val I would invest in a pet heating pad, or even a few hot water bottles, something that retains warmth, but don't use a human heating pad. Set up a small box that the kittens can lie in big enough for mom to lie in there as well if she is so inclined- but don't force her. Put in some stuffed animals, take the PET heating pad and put it under some toweling and at least keep them warm. I have even used pop bottles in a pinch, filling them with almost steaming water- but to hot and it will melt the plastic, so you have to know when to stop. Fill the bottles, wrap them with some sort of towel, tape them in place and put them in the box to generate heat.

Don't be hard on Bonnie, I am sure that if she felt better she would be the mom she was meant to be. You can try Snow with the kittens but supervise that because she may now want to be a mom quite so soon.

Best of luck!

 

[princess purr]

thanks hissy, i'll try that. I'm just so disappointed in her. I want her to feel better and I want her to take care of her babies. I know that it is more then likly my fault because she was moved so soon after giving birth and that makes me feel really really bad. I cleaned her with a warm wet towel this morning and she seemed to like that. I'm goign to try to spend some time tonight with just her and see if maybe i can cheer her up.

 

[princess purr]

we got home and they were nursing!!!

Hopefully she will keep it up!!! I guess bottle feeding gave the babies enough energy to make them nurse

 

[mom of 10 cats]

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Keeping the Board magick comin at ya!

 

[wellingtoncats]

TCS BM really works!! Keep nursing little babey's

Sam.

 

[tamme]

WTG Val!!

Keep nursing babies!!!

 

[dragonlady]

More magic coming from CA!!!

 

[princess purr]

she ate alittle on her own

first time since she had been here!! And I was cleaning her with a damp towel and she started purring. I sure hope she starts feeling better soon!

 

[bren.1]

Sending more healthy vibes to your kitty family. I hope they are playing in everything soon.