Gypsy had 5 kittens last Wednesday they are 5 days old today they weight where 97g smallest 112g biggest there all gaining weighing but not same each day I've read they need to double weight by 1 week I can't see mine doing that .the smallest at 97g is now 168g on day 5 the biggest is 112g is now 174g on day 5 .should I be worrying ??
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Gypsy bsh had 5 kittens new mum .
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mum is being fed cat food biscuit as she won't eat wet and chicken filletplus cat milk .
They appear to be gaining well! Make sure mom has access to unlimited food and water. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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The weight gain is good, above average, especielly the smallest one.
Im not sure what this fileltplus cat milk is. I suspect its some sort of treat milk alike the more wellknown Whiskas treat milk... Surely not bad, but if you for example can get goats milk, is a very good supplement. Useful also for the kittens as emergency kmr.
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Yeah. Its cow milk which is much unsafe. Some cats manage it, many not Goats milk is better in every aspect. A first rate supplement for cats.
But some mild plain full fat youghurt is OK, so is also some mild cheese if she likes.
Kitten food, or at least" food for active cats", baby food is OK too. Not these with much spices or garlic or onions in.
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Day 6 today kitten weight are still gaining but mum seems to have a blocked milk duct as it hurts her if you stroke her on that side ..nipple /test not red but gland seems swollen warm compress I'm hoping will help am I right ? Tried her kitten to feed of it but there all pretty full as all in a pile asleep ..hoping it's not mastiast as I've just lost my job so not great . My vets a nightmare over priced but as no car it's closed vets .
Yes, warm, damp compress as often as possible. Use bag balm or olive oul to keep all nipples from chapping. If the one nipple does not improve, a round of antibiotics will resolve it. Glad the babies are doing well and gaining!
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yes, coconut oil should be fine it too. I suspect some entusiasts even prefer coconut oil...
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Coldpressed organic coconut oil has even some inflammation suppressing properties, so if you use the right brand, it may even help by itself, as a home remedy. As long it didnt got really nasty of course, because for real nasty cases you must have antibiotics and vet help.
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The swelling ingroged teat gone done now so think it was a block nipple/test and we have organic raw coconut oil as I cook with it and I take a spoonful a day in my cereal. We get it from the health food shop it's not cheap but it worth using .on a up more gypsy like licking it off lol and babies seemed to like it lol .
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We are at day 17 and kitten are very alert eyes open and walking little unstable but it's so cute to see them .i was wondering if I could move them into a bigger crate as there in a dog crate I.ive just brought a ball pit so as there more active they be safe in that for a while till they learn to climb over it .
Yes, you can move them into a bigger crate. We'd love to see pictures of the kittens! [emoji]128571[/emoji]
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How sweet! [emoji]128149[/emoji]
