Mother Foster Cat

It took the first few but I didn't want to overwhelm the little thing. I was going to try giving it one or two drops 10ish minutes so it got the milk, but just in small increments. 

That is the way to go, for sure. I doubt he could digest more than that at a time. We give small but full-term newborns 1mL per hour.

Bless his little heart.

You will need to do this around the clock.

thankfully my partner is coming into town for the next five or so days so they should be able to help get over the hump (if the poor thing makes it through the night). I will keep you guys updated on mama and babies. Right now shes chilling alone in her nesting box, seemingly without contractions or issue. Im giving her more water now

It's good you'll have help.

Is mom still pregnant?

Her stomach is not as hard or full as it used to be. Shes stopped pushing and prettyy much anything else labor related (the whole time she didn't even make a peep.) I don't know if shes still pregnant but I don't feel anything

It sounds like she's done.

As much as I want this kitty to pull through I don't know if its going to. It already looks like its fading. Im going to keep it under the heat lamp for an hour or so but its not very responsive.

Yeah, Id assume so. She lapped up a bunch of water and purred. Shes sleeping now, but she will require a bath when shes feeling a bit better.

picklewickle

Its system may not be strong enough. Premature kittens rarely survive. Has it swallowed more drops of formula?

Keep us posted.

It took two more around 15 minutes ago, but its barely opening ist mouth and the movements it makes are only because Im squeezing its paw. Its frustrating, but I know I can't do much. If anyting this is an example to anyone and everyone on why they should spay their kitties. poor young mama.

I will keep you updated though

picklewickle

Poor baby. Can you manage to get the syringe in the side of its mouth to feed?

I opened his bitty mouth and put the drop inside, his tongue and mouth didn't move with the liquid on it. 

Uh-oh. It's not sounding hopeful.

picklewickle

Is the little guy still hanging in there?

Sorry, Ive been in contact with the emergency vet as well as the shelter. The little boy ended up passing about 45 minutes ago.Mama seems to still be doing okay though, but im keeping a close eye on her. 

Sorry about the little guy. He was just born too soon. Hopefully, mom will be okay. Does she have milk coming in?

It doesn't look like it. I gave her some KMR to make sure she had fluids and some nutrients after the day, but shes not acting too out of the ordinary. Just a bit tired. Ill talk to the shelter and if nothing more has happened, Ill take her into a vet to see if they think she has any more, and what to do. Thank you for your help though. Its hard not to be frustrated, but as soon as the thing was born I kinda expected it.

I can understand your frustration. Keep us posted on mom.