Found 2 kittens

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I recently found a box of kittens (6), and took in 2. My friend took in 4.
Its been two weeks or so and I think they're doing well.
I havent taken them to a vet yet and one of em was throwing up last week and was really sluggish. I guess it was a cold or something. because its back to its own self now. "meowing, climbing, running in circles, climbing into dark places, etc"

They play, eat, and one even tries to get inside the litterbox when I let him roam around the room.

Im trying to get them to a vet, I heard they come to Petlands every week or so and its like 30$ for immunizations per pet.

I have noticed some changes though.
When I first got them they were kinda scared and weak.
Now they can run (sprint short distances), their claw grip has gotten stronger (i get minor scratches), they can get out of a 1 foot tall box pretty easily, and they play with each other.

But I have some questions:

1) What does it mean when my kitten comes up to my leg and starts licking my foot or tries to climb me.

2) Im using KMR kitten formula, do I need to switch to 2nd step?

3) Everytime they poop I take a warm cloth and wipe their bottoms so they dont run around dirty(is that safe?)

4) They begin to run, and pretty fast too. They can sprint short distances and leap sometimes. Like I was staring at one kitten when it was in the box and it just leaped toward me and on the side of the box.

5) Is feeding them 3 times a day enough?
One is 7 AM before school, 4 PM after school, and like 8-10 PM before bed.
They are pretty big now, they look more developed then when I first got them a week or two ago.

Also, when I feed them from the bottle their ears go up and down. Is that normal?
Anyone got any more tips on what to expect or links or something I dont know yet?
Am I doing something wrong, stuff like that.

Oh um, after they drink their formula or some water they usually cough or hiccup or something. Their head twitches and they release air or water out of their mouth.
It sounds like they're saying "fish" really fast. Usually happens like 2-4 times then they stop.

I am also not sure of their age.
They can run, their ears stand up, their eyes are blue, they play with each other, they play with small paper balls and they can somewhat use the litter box. (if i place them. one of em was runnin around and just got the urge and tried to climb in. he needed a little "bottom" push hehe)
They are silverish with black. Ones a girl and the other a boy, i think. Heh

PS: This is my first pet experience... ever

Im 15.
 

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Originally Posted by Zoggy

I recently found a box of kittens (6), and took in 2. My friend took in 4.
Its been two weeks or so and I think they're doing well.
I havent taken them to a vet yet and one of em was throwing up last week and was really sluggish. I guess it was a cold or something. because its back to its own self now. "meowing, climbing, running in circles, climbing into dark places, etc"

They play, eat, and one even tries to get inside the litterbox when I let him roam around the room.

Im trying to get them to a vet, I heard they come to Petlands every week or so and its like 30$ for immunizations per pet.

I have noticed some changes though.
When I first got them they were kinda scared and weak.
Now they can run (sprint short distances), their claw grip has gotten stronger (i get minor scratches), they can get out of a 1 foot tall box pretty easily, and they play with each other.

But I have some questions:

1) What does it mean when my kitten comes up to my leg and starts licking my foot or tries to climb me.

2) Im using KMR kitten formula, do I need to switch to 2nd step?

3) Everytime they poop I take a warm cloth and wipe their bottoms so they dont run around dirty(is that safe?)

4) They begin to run, and pretty fast too. They can sprint short distances and leap sometimes. Like I was staring at one kitten when it was in the box and it just leaped toward me and on the side of the box.

5) Is feeding them 3 times a day enough?
One is 7 AM before school, 4 PM after school, and like 8-10 PM before bed.
They are pretty big now, they look more developed then when I first got them a week or two ago.

Also, when I feed them from the bottle their ears go up and down. Is that normal?
Anyone got any more tips on what to expect or links or something I dont know yet?
Am I doing something wrong, stuff like that.

Oh um, after they drink their formula or some water they usually cough or hiccup or something. Their head twitches and they release air or water out of their mouth.
It sounds like they're saying "fish" really fast. Usually happens like 2-4 times then they stop.

I am also not sure of their age.
They can run, their ears stand up, their eyes are blue, they play with each other, they play with small paper balls and they can somewhat use the litter box. (if i place them. one of em was runnin around and just got the urge and tried to climb in. he needed a little "bottom" push hehe)
They are silverish with black. Ones a girl and the other a boy, i think. Heh

PS: This is my first pet experience... ever

Im 15.
You are doing everything right... If they are running you should stop wiping their bottoms. They can go on their own now
You can get a sallow pan or high cookie sheet and put some litter in there for them to use. Also they no longer NEED the KMR. You should intoduce them to wet and dry kitten food. Also you should have water out for them... If you have anymore questions feel free to PM me
 
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I see, thanks.

Also, a week or so ago I saw a little orange bug on one of them, and am guessing it was a flea. Havent seen one since except today I saw a really small white thing running across one of the kitten;s head. I dont know what it was.
How do i make em eat solid food? They wont eat it heh. Do I put KMR inside and mash it all up? I use that Max Kitten stuff.
 
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