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The kitten who weighed 8 grams less than the other yesterday gained 25 grams, is that ok for a kitten to gain that much in 1 day?
 

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Wow! Yes, it's fine.

Can you post all their weights? How old are they today?
 
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They are 7 and a half day old.

Kitten 1 started 94 grams and is now 212 but she lost 1 gram since yesterday. But she gained 25 grams the day before.
Kitten 2 started 101 and is now 232.
Kitten 3 started 103 and is now 208. This is the one that mama dropped.
Kitten 4 started 105 and is now 237.

They were weighed at the 7 day mark.
 
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Sorry 8.5 days old and weighed at 8 day mark
 
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Just checked kitten 1 and 3. They both gained 5 and 3 grams respectively in 8 hours
 

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Thank you! The weights are excellent for 8 days old. Nice job! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 
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Thank you, just another update on the weight.
K1-220
K2-238
K3-221
K4-245
The boy is catching up and didn't really suppliment him that much either. I'm happy that the girl who lost weight now gained weight.
 

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Their weights are fantastic!

This tells me that both mom and babies are very happy! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 
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An update on the kittens' weight.
K1 - 251
K2 - 279
K3 - 257
K4 - 281

Does k1 and k3 need extra supplimenting? They have been gaining weight steadily the last couple of days. I ask because it stresses out sabin whenever we feed the kittens.
 

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Wow! They are gaining very nicely - all of them. No need to supplement 1 and 3. They've each packed on more than 30 grams apiece in the last two days. [emoji]128077[/emoji]
 
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Thank you, glad to hear that they are doing well. Sabin has settled down nicely as well, although the way she is acting kind of looks like she is on heat.
 
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Just a quick question about weaning, how long would the kittens need to be supplemented with KMR when they start eating solid foods?
 

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D dogtahs

They will be eating solids and probably still nursing mom, so the KMR is used to mix into the wet food to make it mushy - easier for them to eat.

It can also be used to pour over dry kitten food to soften it for them. I also offered it in a dish for mom and kittens to drink. I used it for the first 12 weeks.
 
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Thank you for your reply. I was just wondering because im feeding Sabin 3 teaspoon a fay for the extra calcium. Might need to get some more if you feed it for 12 weeks.

Update on the kitten weights at day 15.
K1 - 300
K2 - 338
K3 - 309
K4 - 337
Kitten 2 and 3 has only gained 9 and 8 grams respectively. But gained 18 and 15 the day before. Do they need extra supplements of KMR?
Sabin seems to be chirping and a lot these days. In and outside of the nesting box, any reason why she would be doing it? All the kittens have opened their eyes and one seems like she is grooming herself as well.
 
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She also meows a lot lately too, she is well hydrated, she seems to be eating fine as well. We normally feed her 2 cans or Roya Canin Babycat wet food, or 3-4 FF Kitten a day. She has dry food out constantly as well.
 

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Sabin may be going into heat, so be sure to keep her inside. She may also just be communicating with her kittens.
 
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If she is going into heat again, that would explain a lot. We live in a high rise apartment so these are 100% indoor cats :). If she is going into heat, how long does it last?
 
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