Failure to thrive....HELP!!

Quick update. I took the little guy with the sore tummy to the vet at 6 this morning. His temp was at a good 93 degrees but his breathing was poor. To make a long story short the vet was unsure why he was doing so poorly. He sent me home with a tube feeder (and showed me how to first). I knew by this afternoon he was not going to make it. I just lost him a little while ago. Two remain and really only have hopes for one. The other is beginning the poor breathing. I am doing all i can and a little bit of what i did not know how to yesterday. Your prayers and advice are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be keeping you and the two little ones in my thoughts...

I am sorry they are failing on you. Just do your best, for that is all you can do.

Your two little babies and you are in my thoughts!

Just saw this, thoughts and prayers for you and the two remaining little ones. Best wishes and hugs too.

It's always so hard when you lose little ones, however long they've been with you. Good luck with the remaining two. Unfortunately, sometimes it's just not meant to be. Something that I have found can turn a sick kitten around is Nutri Drops. Just one drop on the tongue once a day can often do wonders.

Thank you for the advice Kumbulu. Would Nutrical be o.k.? Thanks to everyone for your support. We still have two. One is still doing better than the other right now. Sorry this is so short, but you wonderful people understand. I will keep you posted. Thanks again.

I have also just caught up with this thread - how wonderful you are for trying to save these little ones
my thoughts are with the two that are on their way to the rainbow bridge , the 2 remaining and of course you.

you have a support squad here and we dont mind about short updates - just update us when we can.
Your doing a wonderful job trying to do all you can for these precious babies - you have some good advise and members here on your side

Nutrical is a different product but yes, a blob the size of a match-head spread on their tongue twice a day will help.

Quick update. Unfortunately we are down to one baby left. We lost one early this morning. The last one is bottle feeding and doing it well. His temp is good and his breathing sounds o.k.. He is showing signs of URI though. The vet says there is nothing more he can do, we are doing everything possible. Pray and hope for a miracle. The kitten seems to be fairly strong, for as much as you can tell at this age. Its going on three nights with 2 and a half hours sleep in three intervals. I am truley not sure where i am getting the strength from but i am thankful. I know ya all have calmed me more than once knowing all the prayers and thoughts going out for these little angels. THANK YOU!! I will keep posting as i can.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of another one
RIP little one

sending major thoughts and vibes to the last remaining one - keep strong little one - you have the support & thoughts of the world behind you we are all cheering for you

If you can find some grapefruit seed extract liquid add three drops to the little one's formula. At this stage, it can't hurt and if it is a bacterial infection that is making these kittens fail it will stop the infection.

Good luck with the remaining one

Sorry to hear you lost another one. Best of luck with the last one!

Christine,

How did it go? Is he still hanging in?

I was wondering the same thing - hope he's doing OK.

I am sorry i did not update this morning earlier. Yes, he made it through the night. YEA!!! I did get some grapefruit seed extract liquid and already gave it to him. Keep your fingers crossed. His breathing is still good. Temp is good. Stool looks good. One thing i have not mentioned until now- boy o boy can this little guy burp!!! Its funny the things you can get excited about. 3 nights and 4 days with 3 and a half hours sleep is beginning to wear on me. i have asked a friend to come over after work so i can get a full four hours of sleep in between feedings. I usually can sleep here and there between feedings with an alarm set, but these guys have been so unstable since they came home with me i have not been able to allow myself to do that. Thank you for your advice and support. I will continue to update.

Glad to hear you still have one hanging in there. Bless you for your love and patience to try and be a mommy to these abandoned little ones. Best wishes and a prayer for the last little boy to be strong and make it through this. Hugs

What an amazing thing you are doing! Not many people would put their life, much less their sleep, on hold for the sake of these little ones. I hope the little one does well.

Still sending prayers

good to hear that he is still doing well and made it through the night. Great to hear that you have a friend coming over so that you can get some sleep - thats important as well - you need to be healthy to help this little one...

thoughts are still being sent your way