Baby Kitten (2004)

This is a bit of an old experience, but I would like to know what could have helped her.

My friend had found a baby kitten alive under his stairs and asked if I could take care of it. Of course, when he said it, I thought he meant kitten, like... the playing age or something. i didn't think baby kitten.

Anyway, she was a little baby. Here's a picture.

As soon as I got her, I took her to the local petsmart to see what I needed to help her out. They helped me out on the basics that I never knew before and helped pick things out for me. They were looking at her eyes, and they said there was something wrong with it, but they didn't know. They just kept saying to donate the stuff back to them if it doesn't work out.

So I got home and tried to feed her. For some reason, it just didn't work out. She didn't want to drink anything. We took her to the vet a day later, and she died there from an unknown cause, they said, while they proudly announced the charge.

Jen, in all likelihood, there wasn't anything that you could have done differently. She may have been ill already or had a congenital deformity that mom-cat instinctively knew, which is why she was abandoned. The thing you have to remember is that you tried, and she knew love and warmth in her short life. There are too many who don't experience that.

I'll move this to Pregnant Cats & Newborn Kittens where our kitten experts may have more ideas for you.

Originally Posted by valanhb

Jen, in all likelihood, there wasn't anything that you could have done differently. She may have been ill already or had a congenital deformity that mom-cat instinctively knew, which is why she was abandoned. The thing you have to remember is that you tried, and she knew love and warmth in her short life. There are too many who don't experience that.

I'll move this to Pregnant Cats & Newborn Kittens where our kitten experts may have more ideas for you.

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this couldn't have been said better.
You did everything that you could have done. A young kitten, even in the best of circumstances can pass for sometimes what seems to be no reason. It is hard to deal with, and it is hard not to sometimes place blame on ourselves. I hope that this sad experience doesn't discourage you from wanting to give that kind of love again. This world needs more people like you.
It was most likely though, a congenital problem, that you couldn't see, and that baby just was meant to only be with you for a short time. Thank you loving her.

I agree with what they said! I just went through the same thing! I found two kitties and they lived for 4 days, then passed away. It was a sad experience, but I'm glad I did it. I know they were loved thier last few days on earth. You're an awesome person for taking on the challenge...very few do such a thing!

Do not beat yourself up. You tried your best...RIP little one