Need advice for a sick 4 wk old

gizzysgrandma

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One of my kitties is extremely underweight and stressed out badly. I've been feeding him KMR for a few days now, using a syringe the vet gave me. He was getting about 3 dropperfuls every 3-4 hrs, but in the past day or so, he wants to feed every hour it seems. He'll come looking for me and crying about every hour and will take a whole 2 to 3 droppers. Is this normal?

Also, fleas! I think they all have fleas and I hear that fleas can kill little kittens. Can anything be done about fleas at this young an age?

The other 6 kittens appear to be very healthy, fat and happy.
 

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If he is hungry and willing to eat every hour, I would feed him. Maybe it is like human babies, where sometimes they have a growth spurt and are more hungry. He certainly could use the calories. Even if you can't feed him hourly around the clock, if you can get a few hourly feedings in, that is more calories for him.

Fleas are a problem, but hopefully you will get some good advise at those links.
 

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Originally Posted by Gizzysgrandma

One of my kitties is extremely underweight and stressed out badly. I've been feeding him KMR for a few days now, using a syringe the vet gave me. He was getting about 3 dropperfuls every 3-4 hrs, but in the past day or so, he wants to feed every hour it seems. He'll come looking for me and crying about every hour and will take a whole 2 to 3 droppers. Is this normal?

Also, fleas! I think they all have fleas and I hear that fleas can kill little kittens. Can anything be done about fleas at this young an age?

The other 6 kittens appear to be very healthy, fat and happy.
Seems like he might be growing if he wants to feed every hour. I would feed him if he will take it. Does he poo and pee...
 
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