Orphaned kitten seizures? too late? Help?

Originally Posted by cococalypso

I took her to the vet this morning, and she is staying there for a few hours for some fluids, tube feeding, and eye treatment. The vet is going to do this without charging me and I didn't even ask her to, she is sooooo wonderful!

She said she is older than I think because she has teeth coming in. She is going to put her on antibiotic treatment for her eyes. The kitten has been crying today some and more feisty. She's a tough little booger to have made it this far!(SNIP)...

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That's great news! I'll be sending good vibes for you and the kitten.

I wish her good health I very sorry you lost you husband's Grandmother

Well, she is doing fantastic. The vet said she thinks she will make it. She is eating like crazy now. She is on amoxicillin and eye ointment. She may have some scarring or blindness in one eye possibly, because it is kinda cloudy still, but I have decided I will be keeping her so I don't care if she is blind or whatever. I need to name her soon. The vet did charge me $83, I think the girl who told me it would be no charge must have misunderstood her or something. At least it wasn't worse. I am feeling pretty relived that she got some medical care she needed now so I won't be so on edge about it.

Happy to hear she is doing well.

Great news on your kitten. Sorrow about the death in your family. Please post more pix of kitty as she grows.

Originally Posted by cococalypso

The vet did charge me $83, I think the girl who told me it would be no charge must have misunderstood her or something. At least it wasn't worse.

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I think she got quite a lot treatment, 83 bucks is not much considering, unless it IS a low cost clinic.

So I think something WAS given you and this kitten for free. Perhaps the vets time. But the medicines does costs so this cost you did pay.

something like that, I suspect...

Whatever it was, you surely did get some sort of price reduction.

Originally Posted by cococalypso

I need to name her soon.

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One dear member of your family passed away. Someone other did come - almost as instead.

My proposal is you name the kitten in rememberance of the deceased.

Perhaps a nickname from the middle name. Or something else, something which remembers and is connected with happy memory.
Say your relative was fond in turisting Italy - let the kittens name be something italian...
Or she she did delicious cherry cakes - Cherry is a good name....

Something like that.


Good luck!

Thanks everyone. I had thought of naming her something from her name, but my doxie already has her middle name kinda as a middle name, Maggie May. Her name was Betty May, so I'm still thinking, don't think my hubby would go for Betty really. Still thinking on that name thing. She hasn't pooped still, even for the vet. Could she be constipated? I'm gonna call the vet tomorrow.

Originally Posted by StefanZ

My proposal is you name the kitten in rememberance of the deceased.

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Brilliant idea. Why didn't I think of that.

Originally Posted by cococalypso

Well, she is doing fantastic. The vet said she thinks she will make it. She is eating like crazy now. She is on amoxicillin and eye ointment. She may have some scarring or blindness in one eye possibly, because it is kinda cloudy still, but I have decided I will be keeping her so I don't care if she is blind or whatever. I need to name her soon. The vet did charge me $83, I think the girl who told me it would be no charge must have misunderstood her or something. At least it wasn't worse. I am feeling pretty relived that she got some medical care she needed now so I won't be so on edge about it.

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AWESOME!

Anyone know how to get her to poop? I saw that Goat's milk might help? I am using KMR brand formula now. She has eaten quite a bit and not gone. I'm kinda worried about her.

Congratulations on your new baby! (I'm sorry about your husband's grandma)

Have you tried stimulating her bottom like a mother cat would? Use a soft baby washcloth dampened with warm water (just damp not wet) or cotton ball and gently stroke her anal area as a mother cat would do with her tongue.

I think she will let you know her name soon. I took one look at her and a name came to me, but I won't say what I thought, until she tells you herself.

What fun for you and all of us here, to watch another baby grow up!

Thanks, actually any suggestions for a name would be great, I'm stuck. I have been using the cottonball stimulation and she is peeing fine, just not pooping. I am going to add some Karo to her formula I guess and try that.

Originally Posted by cococalypso

Anyone know how to get her to poop? I saw that Goat's milk might help?

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Goat milk is a decent substitute milk, if you dont have KMR or other good kmr-milk...

Some brands of kmr-milk had been reported as constipating. So for example, the early variation of Royal Canines kitten milk was such a one - but their formula now several years after, is much better.
So possibly a change of brand or formula may be useful.

Butter made of goat-milk, is wellknown as a mild loosening agent. Often used here in Scandinavia, as we do have this goat butter sold at shops here...

In US they use canned pumpkin I believe... Common advice here on Forums.


Liquid paraffine oil is a strong loosening agent (get some clean, pure sort). (its is no hokus pokus and no real danger - vets use it too when necessary, although with some appropriate medical brand name).

People use sometimes other, fat oils, = food oils. May be worth a try, although Im not sure if it really helps.


Here on forums. Some small kittens I followed delivered on schedule. Some were NOT. Some cases it took quite many days before poop happened. And yet, the vet didnt seemed be much worried.

So. Proceed with your massages of the tummy and behind. Do ask the vet when you phone. - why, it is his patient, so... Dont hesitate to ask.
And dont worry too much as yet.


Good luck!

Well, I realize why I can't think of a name for her, she's not meant to be mine. I have too many pets already. My best friend's mom just lost her cat a few months ago she had for 20 years and we think she will take the kitten once it's weaned. I think it would be a better home since my cats aren't too keen on the idea of another pet and my finances aren't really conducive to more vet bills. I will continue to take care of her during the week and since she is much stronger now my best friend will take her on the weekends so I can get more rest. I am happy with her progress though, she's at 7 oz now! So, kinda sad about it but really I need to do what's best for her and my other pets. BUT, now I know how to help an orphan kitten should one come into my life later on again.

You saved her life and are her foster mama. How lovely that she has a home ready for her when she is big enough to go to it.

Keep us posted on the dear little baby.

(and yes, gaining such a valuable skill is a good thing!)

10 ounces and eating out of a bottle like a little pig now!

Originally Posted by cococalypso

10 ounces and eating out of a bottle like a little pig now!

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Please post a picture of the little piggy!

Originally Posted by Primula

Please post a picture of the little piggy!

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We need pictures

Originally Posted by cococalypso

10 ounces and eating out of a bottle like a little pig now!

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Originally Posted by Primula

Please post a picture of the little piggy!

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Originally Posted by mbjerkness

We need pictures

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