How is Diamond doing now? I have been told that they can have after pains for a couple of days after, so that might just be it! Congrats on the kittens!
Thanks hun. I'm in absolute awe of them. Diamond is still acting weird but not as often. I could really use some help right now.How is Diamond doing now? I have been told that they can have after pains for a couple of days after, so that might just be it! Congrats on the kittens!
You show up when it's time to sleep lol...D diamond2016
The 38.6 Celsius temperature is in the normal range.
I am concerned about the kittens' low birth weights. Anything under 90 grams is low. You've got 3 below 90 grams.
You should begin supplementing all of the kittens with 1-2 mLs every 2 hours with a needleless syringe. They need to get their weights up. Do you know how to feed?
Weights are not great at all...D diamond2016
It's tough as you are in Australia, and I am in Florida, USA. The time difference is 14 hours.
Please post weights again as soon as you get them. If they are not gaining 6-10 grams per day, you will need to supplement. If so, I'll give instructions.
Are all 5 kittens latching and nursing?
Yes I knew they were bad!! I called the vet and they are giving me a nipple for the syringe cos the kittens won't take it. Also if that doesn't work I'll be shown how to tube feedD diamond2016
Weights are terrible!!!
You need to begin supplementing right away! Start with #2, who lost 13 grams. He must be starving! You'll lose him otherwise.
Weight loss is scary! None of them have gained enough, and they are tiny!
Using a needleless syringe, feed each kitten 5-6 mLs every 2 hours around the clock.
Hold the kitten tummy down, head up, and go drop by drop in the side of the mouth. Let the kitten swallow and breathe between drops.
As they grow accustomed to the syringe, they may latch on to the syringe and drink faster.
You can wrap each kitten in a towel like a burrito to feed. The kittens need to be warm, and the formula needs to be warm.
Please start now and let me know how it goes.
Probably they got some from momma yes - its why weighting every day is so good, you dont need to guess, you know.So I'm aiming for 6g increase each day? When I tried to feed them last time, they just kept meowing and wouldn't drink much. Their tummies looked quite plump so I'm thinking they may have gotten some milk from mum?