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

[princess purr]

turn for the worst. We are bottle feeding everyone. We should have started doing it full time a few days ago but they LOOKED like they were nursing and they weren't crying. The feel very thin, she isn't eating again, and i'm just really depressed right now

they will be go to work with rich and I. I think i'm taking two and he is taking one.

 

[wellingtoncats]

That's Sad Val

You might give them a better start in life then Mummy-Kitty though!

More Prayers from NZ!

 

[wellingtoncats]

Hand-Rearing Orphan Kittens.

Oprhan kittens must be kept in a warm , draught-free enviroment. They have no ability either to lose or gain heat, so you must control their body temperature for them. Normally, the precise temperature control is acheived by snuggling against the mother and amongst the other kittens. For the first week in their lives the temperature should be kept at about 30-33oc .You can then gradullay lower the temp. every few days so that by the time the kittens are a month old their temperature is down 7oc.
Heating can be provided by an overhead light or heating coil, but it is better to use a heating pad. Allow about half the area for cooling off if they become overheated . The bedding material will become soiled and wet and should be changed frequntely . Something that is washable or disposable is indicated. We prefer towelling but you could use newspaper, old sheets, even a lamb skin if you like.
Give the kittens a source of warmth that will substitue for the mother and that can snuggle against- for example a well wrapped hot water bottle. This has to be replaced every three hours during the night.

Samantha.
BTW. In here there are also chapters, FEEDING the orphan kitten and Weaning the orphan kittens if you would like me to type them out

 

[cassandra_starr]

Val, good luck hon and I'm praying for the entire kitty family and you and hubby. Keep us updated please.

 

[cassandra_starr]

When you can and when they're a little healthier do you think you can post pictures of the babies and mommy kitty?

 

[wellingtoncats]

I would love to see pictures as well, but only if they are healthy enough

and if you have time

MORE BM!!!!!!!!!
Sam.

 

[sicycat]

Gosh I just read this thread, those kittens are absolutely precious.. I really hope they make it

 

[princess purr]

here are pics of each of them.

 

[princess purr]

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[princess purr]

I think we just lost hally

 

[mom of 10 cats]

OMG Val, I hope not!!!!

 

[princess purr]

Hally is gone

we were going to keep her

And of course rich isn't home. He is going to be completly heart broken.

 

[mom of 10 cats]

I don't even know what words to say. I know how I felt when Lilith lost two of her kittens within 48 hours of their birth. There are no words.

Know that I am sending you and Rich both tremendous hugs. You know how to reach me if you need to talk.

 

[bren.1]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

 

[wellingtoncats]

Val! That's so sad

, I hope the other 2 are alright! You have my blessings. with love

Hugs!

Sam.

 

[cassandra_starr]

Val, I'm so sorry hon. Don't give up. The other two are still there and still need you guys too! She is in a great place now and is awaiting her family to join her.

You guys did what you could and thats all that matters. Stay strong hon. (((((VAL)))))

 

[princess purr]

we lost cally last night around 9:30. The black one is doing okay though. He is at work with rich today and is being bottle feed. We are taking the mother to the ER, stress related or not she needs to see a vet. I can't wait for her to calm down anymore.

 

[frisky feline]

I am very very sorry, Val.. I know your job is very stressful to take care of kittens. You did everything you can.. My heart goes for you and Rich..

lots of hugs...

 

[wellingtoncats]

Oh My 2 gone that's just so terrible

How's the black one today?

I'm so sorry Val, you have my sympathy!!!!

Sam.

 

[shell]

I pray that Mommy and Maui will make it. I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Hally & Cally. That just breaks my heart!