Temperature Check In Mama Lou

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Can you weigh them now?

Do you have kitten formula and a tiny needleless syringe?

You'll need to feed them 1 mL each every hour until her milk comes in. They have to eat.

Newborns are generally frantically searching for nipples. The vet can give mom a shot of oxytocin to bring in her milk.

Can you post a picture of the kittens?
 
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Yes but it seems they are fighting for the same 2 nipples lol I gave them kmr about 1hr ago
 

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Does mom have 6 nipples? If so, try to guide each one to a nipple.

You may want to continue supplementing for now, while they learn to nurse better.

And watch for a runt. There's sure to be one with 6 kittens. The runt will need extra.
 
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Ok I've been leaving them will mom and taking one out at a time for feeding every 2hrs. I have GNC KMR
 

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This is a great plan! GNC kitten milk is good. Keep us posted as to how it goes.

How's mama kitty doing?
 
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She is doing great... She loves the fact I can help her
 
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I know they say one to two ratio but this milk looks a little thick , what should be the consistency
 

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It should be 2 parts water to one part powder. So 1/3 cup of powder to 2/3's cup of water. Stir occasionally and refrigerate unused portions. Reheat slightly before using.
 
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They are doing good mom still has no milk so Ive been taking them out for feedings . 6 is a large litter so I've been keeping 3 with her at a time since she is getting overwhelmed
 

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Oh, no! No milk?

Please ask your vet ASAP for a shot of oxytocin to stimulate mom's milk production.

Yes, 3 at a time is perfect. This is an around the clock job for you.

How much and how often are you feeding them?

If you give me weights I can tell you how much and how often to feed!
 
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