kitten doesn't seem to be growing

I have kitten that is 5 weeks old tomorow my friend feeds some cats by his house and one had 5 kittens things were ok for about the first day but then she suffocated one of her kittens acupple days later she only had two we looked franticly for the other two but it was to late for one of them ive been caring for the other one ive named him mighty h his very strong and eats like a hipo but I'm concerned about his size he is about a third of the size of the other two kittens the mother still has he's 5 weeks old but looks like a two week old he's been to the Vet twice he had bloody stool for a while so they had him on antibiotics its been blood free for 2 weeks I was just wondering if maybe anybody could tell me why he so small cuz the vet doesn't seem to be able to all in all he seems very healthy he wants to play and run around but he's very small

It's great that you're caring for this kitten and have taken him to the vet. Has the kitten been de-wormed? Is he still having any diarrhea? It's important to give him kitten chow, which is rich in protein, and also wet food. Kittens eat every few hours, so leave some kitten chow out 24/7. It's a very good sign that he has a good appetite and energy level. Five week old kittens are very small, so don't worry about that--he'll catch up in time.  I suggest that if you continue to have concerns and questions that you call your vet and ask him/her. Since the vet has seen the kitty twice, s/he should be able to give you some answers. Keep up the good work.

Yes he has been wormed and no diarea he eats every 2 hrs ushually ive tryed giving him wet food he likes it but he has truble eating it he gets it in his eyes and nose i try and give it to him threw a sarenge he likes it but dosnt quite get it lol he is on formula still

When he begins eating wet food and kitten chow on his own he will grow faster, but since he is healthy, just give him time to get there on his own schedule. He had a rough start in life so he's still catching up. He sounds like he's doing well and that you have done a super job raising him so far! He's a cutie!

ileigha said:

Yes he has been wormed and no diarea he eats every 2 hrs ushually ive tryed giving him wet food he likes it but he has truble eating it he gets it in his eyes and nose i try and give it to him threw a sarenge he likes it but dosnt quite get it lol he is on formula still

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WHICH formula do you use?

What is a   Threw a sarenge?

Do you weigh him every day?  Its wise to do it, to know and follow better how he is going... Its easiest done on an electronical scale measuring in grammes.   There are cheap such, or you can perhaps borrow one from some neigbhour?

I would suggest you to try with Raw goat milk, good and nourishing.  Bottled goat milk is OK too, but raw is best, and has some extra advantages.

Our  USA forumists tells it can be bought in "Natural food" groceries.  There are several chains where you can find it, so apparently its not that difficult if you know where to seek.

Also, some good probiotic cant hurt, esp if he continues to have diarrhea or other similiar problems.  BeneBac is one of the best, but there are surely others too...

Re such "miniature" cats.   With a little luck, he will live on and prosper, especielly when he gets such a good care as he does from you.

But its not unusual they do crash and go down often in hours...   So hope for the best, but if he dies from you, dont be too despairing.

Good luck!

I believe the poster meant "through a syringe."

I had a siamese rescue who was 6 weeks old and about that same size. He had tape worms. Once he got medicine for that he began to thrive. He is now 15 years old. Since your kitty is active and eating well he will likely be fine, but if he doesn't gain weight in the next few weeks call your vet- he may need a de-wormer. I wouldn't give him goat's milk without checking with the vet because some cats are lactose intolerant and get diarrhea from milk. The formula should have the nutrients he needs if its for kittens.