Lost a kitten. Why?

talkingpeanut · May 17, 2016

Did you bring mom too? I really think you should check her milk production.

Sarthur2 · May 17, 2016

I'm glad you are at the vet. Fluids and antibiotics need to be started. If there is no hope for the kitten, it should be put to sleep and not allowed to suffer. I hope the vet can help!

jayfefc1992 · May 17, 2016

Just got back from the vets now, absolutely heartbroken!, vet said there was nothing she could do & left me with her to decide whether to put her asleep or try nurse her better, soon as thr bet left the room she took one deep breath & died

, I havent stopped sobbing just can't believe how cruel its been these past 2 days/nights

talkingpeanut · May 17, 2016

I'm so sorry. Did the vet have any idea what was wrong?

There is still one healthy kitten with mom, right?

jayfefc1992 · May 17, 2016

Thr mothers milk production is fine the one remaining kitten is a lot bigger an strong, just cant believe 2 have died so so sad, im heartbroken

Sarthur2 · May 17, 2016

I'm so sorry. What you have been through is awful, and poor little kittens. These two surely had something wrong genetically, that made it impossible for them to thrive normally. It's very difficult to watch tiny kittens suffer and pass away, but it is no one's fault.

Let's hope the last baby stays strong!

krissy marissy · May 17, 2016

I'm so sorry. Please know that sometimes kittens don't make it and there's nothing we can do to fix it. It's heartbreaking. You gave them love and tender care. Sending hugs your way. [emoji]128149[/emoji]

DreamerRose · May 17, 2016

I'm so sorry, too. You did everything you could for her. Be good to yourself and love momma and her kitten.

jayfefc1992 · May 18, 2016

No the vet said it was too little to check what was wrong with it, & yes there is one left strong

jayfefc1992 · May 18, 2016

Thanks alot for all your advice & help, means a lot to get the proper right advice from people who know about cats/kittens, Just have to move on now & care for the mother & her remaining kitten, Just wish i could have done more to save them

StefanZ · May 18, 2016

Jayfefc1992 said:
Thr mothers milk production is fine the one remaining kitten is a lot bigger an strong, just cant believe 2 have died so so sad, im heartbroken

If you wish, you can perhaps consider you taking in orphans? Just one kitten isnt always optimal, not for momma nor for the alone kitten.

Ask vets around if there is a need for a fostermomma. Also shelters around.

Just be reasonably sure the fosterlings are reasonably healthy. You dont want to draw some horrible disease on your momma and this surviving kitten.

Sarthur2 · May 18, 2016

Yes, focus on mom and baby now. When you lose two in a row like that, it's usually a genetic abnormality.

We're here if you have more questions!

jayfefc1992 · May 20, 2016

Thanks! I'll say again I cant thank use all so much for all your advice!, mom & one remaining kitten are doing good its growing strong each day!, I think im guna call him or her soldier or something as a meaning he or she is the strongest who made it, Also is it normal that mom is coming out the bed a lot more & leaving the kitten alone?

Sarthur2 · May 20, 2016

Yes, as the kitten grows bigger, the moms will be out of the nest for longer breaks. Does she go back to nurse him when the kitten wakes up and mews?

Do not let her outside though!

jayfefc1992 · May 20, 2016

Yes she go's back when he or she wakes up & i know i wont let her out, she still has her stitches in off c sectio, i fill a water bottle up every few hours for the kitten not too hot thou

Sarthur2 · May 20, 2016

Sounds good! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

jayfefc1992 · May 20, 2016

I just wish I still have the 3 of them even the 4th one that died inside her, just so sly, dont think I could ever go through that again with kitten

krissy marissy · May 20, 2016

It is very sad. Thankfully mom and one kitten are still here and seem to be doing well. Hang in there. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

jayfefc1992 · May 21, 2016

Can anyone tell me if it is normal if kitten is breathing heavily on odd occasions?

talkingpeanut · May 21, 2016

No, that shouldn't be happening. Can you post a video?

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