Week old foster; possible fading kitten

The gas drops are simethicone.

They are, pure simethicone for infants with no added ingredients.

Should we try probiotic on top of the gas relief?

Brandi

You can do both, yes.

I cant really suggest much in the way of probiotics. We are more Beneficial bacteria (microorganisms) then anything else. They outnumber our cells ten to one. Healthy gut flora are essential to a fully functioning digestive track and the study of there importance has lead to the rise in successful treatment of IBS using FMT transplants. Probiotics however are different. Your replacing some gut flora that your cat needs but not all and the rate of absorption vs growth hasn't been well studied. It's a shot in the dark, if you get the right one that replaces the very gut bacteria that your cat needs then it works, if it doesn't have what they need then it doesn't. There not regulated so who knows whats in each one, it depends on what they decide to put in it. I couldn't tell you which one to get as the type of microorganisms vary drastically and I don't know how adding fully grown microorganisms into the gut of a kitten with weak and growing microorganisms would effect it. I'd talk to a holistic veterinarian about it before trying but It could very well help.

The probiotic we use for our other cats is Probable because of the number or organisms in it. I don't know if they make a kitten formula but will check tomorrow with my vet.

The more microrganisms in the probiotic the better. Lol You should notice an almost immediate improvment with the gas drops if its colic. By the end of the night there should be less rooting and more suckling.

Tonight's weigh in showed no improvement; he is still 98g.

Going to continue current feedings and see what tomorrow brings. Also going to email the shelter to see what they recommend.

Thanks for the help!
Brandi

Im sorry to here that. Hopefully theres some improvement tommorrow.

Is he still active and acting normally otherwise? Not lethargic?

Is he getting the full amount of formula?

Sometime early morning, in-between feedings, momma moved the kittens to our guest bathroom. Upon retrieving the kittens, we discovered that Blondie wasn't with his siblings. Currently, The Boyfriend is scouring the house looking for him. We are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

Oh dear. I hope you find him soon. [emoji]128528[/emoji]

@sarthur2

We have not; The Boyfriend did a thorough sweep of the house and checked the litter boxes but came up empty. Could it be possible that he died and momma disposed of him herself? I've heard of mothers doing this at birth, though never a cat, but I have never heard of them doing this to a 2-week old kitten. 

troub95

Was the kitten eating and active yesterday? What time did you see the kitten last, and how was he at that time?

If mom did something, we may never know. Moms often will set aside or abandon a kitten that is not doing well, and it may be why she moved the rest of the kittens.

@sarthur2

He was not as active and thinking back on the last couple of feedings, he was not fussy with the bottle like in the past.

The Boyfriend did find some spots of blood and remnants on the towel that we used to line her bed. We think she probably ate him.

Sounds like it.

Thank you so much for all of your advice and help. I guess it just wasn't in the cards for our Blondie to survive. We will grieve but continue to take care of the foster babies that we have until they can get adopted. Since we started fostering, this has been our first loss and it is a bit of a harsh reality. I appreciate being able to walk through this with people who love and care for animals like we do.

Thank you all and especially @sarthur2.

Brandi

You're welcome!

Wish you the best with the rest of the litter. We're here if you have more questions.

Thank you for fostering!