Fading Kitten

Today I had to have my cat & her 3 kittens, 2 1/2 wks old, hospitalized. One is a fading kitten. He's malnourished, dehydrated, & has low blood sugar. The vet says he has a 50/50 chance of survival. He's quite adorable, & has the sweetest, friendliest personality. I must admit, he's my favorite. The mama cat hasn't singled out any kittens until recently. She's been showering this little guy w/ attention, constantly licking/ bathing him, even taking him away from the litter so he can nurse alone. He nurses almost constantly, he doesn't get pushed out the way. The vet can't find any defects in him & mama has plenty of milk. I don't know why hes not healthier. Kitten, mama, vet & myself are all continuing to give our best efforts. He's a fighter, he's not giving up, & mama is going above & beyond for him. I'm hoping there's a chance he wil pull through & grow into a healthy adult cat. Does that ever happen? Can a fading kitten be turned around & grow into a healthy adult cat?

I'm sorry you are going through this. I don't know much about FKS. I know I lost one of CJ's babies that way. It's sad and hard. I hope that he can turn around and get better. I pray that he does. I'm here to talk, if you need it.

Cassie

Originally Posted by CJandBilly

I'm sorry you are going through this. I don't know much about FKS. I know I lost one of CJ's babies that way. It's sad and hard. I hope that he can turn around and get better. I pray that he does. I'm here to talk, if you need it.

Cassie

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I pray that he does too. Out of the litter, he has the most personality. Such a sweetheart & so friendly. Was your kitten hospitalized too? Thank you so much for your support.

Nikki

Originally Posted by Lydia_plus3

I pray that he does too. Out of the litter, he has the most personality. Such a sweetheart & so friendly. Was your kitten hospitalized too? Thank you so much for your support.

Nikki

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Unfortunately, my kitten didn't make it to the hospital. He was sick one night, and died the next day. Strange thing is that he's was the healthiest of the litter... ate the most, cuddly even at 1 day old, great color in the mouth, wonderful coat of fur, then he was sick. I listened to his heart, and it was 84 BPM, when it's supposed to be 200 BPM. The next day, he was cold to the touch, and though I tried to warm him, I knew there was nothing I could do. The vet could do nothing for such a small kitty, and to bring him in would've been torture during his last moments. So, I just let him lay with his mom, and went in to check on him 15 minutes later, and he was gone. He died just an hour after I named him. Sweet Limeny

I do very hope and pray that your kitty will pull through, and not have an outcome like my Limeny.

God be with you and your family, both furry and non-furry, during this time.

Cassie

awww I sorry

sending good thoughts and hoping everything turns out...