I think i killed Willow

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Yaaaaayyyyyy Willow!!!! You are such a fighter, good for you
. Keep getting better little one, we're all rooting for you!
 

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Originally Posted by silvermoonmyst

Willow is doing great this morning, shes actually starting toget up and walk this morning a bit. When i pet her she starts walking, its great, i think in a couple more days she will be as good as new and back with her brother sisters and mom


im just so happy, she even was happy to see the srynge of KMR for breakfast this morning hehe.

im just happy shes doing well.
Praise the Lord!
 

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I just got to this thread for the first time, and read the entire thing. Like everyone else I was in tears reading those first posts of that night when she was first injured. Little kittens are so underfoot it is so easy to trip over them. What a wonderful story this is and all of the other stories that were told as reassurance of kittens that survived. Willow IS the perfect name for her isn't it, she is strong in the storm. You are one dedicated and loving pet owner and I just am sooooo glad that she is doing so well. Your efforts to feed her and care for her are being rewarded, and her little fight for life is being rewarded to. Willow you just keep on getting stronger. Will you be keeping Willow after all this TLC you have been pouring into her?

Willow get well

 
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My once concern is that Willow still isnt eating on her own. I even made some nice smelly kitten kmr food for her, warmed it up and tried getting her interested in it. I put it on her face, i even opened her mouth and put some food inside, but she spat it out... So im back to syringe feeding her. which shes not too keen on.

Anyway here are some pictures that i took today as you all requested


I put Fawna in with Willow so that she would have some company, Fawna was more interested in moving around and chewing on her though, so i snapped a few pictures and let her free.


The rest of the kitteny group

Syren, Tweeker, and Fawna, Tweeker is the black and white boy


Willow, see how shes got her head cocked to the side? She wont hold her head up streight, its always to the side like that now... i think i might have damaged something...
 

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She may just be stiff and sore.
I have days when I can't hold my head straight either

She does look much improved.
You might try looking into some physical therapy for her.

Have you tried to stimulate a suckling response by putting a little Karo (golden) syrup on the roof of her mouth?
 

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She looks SOOOOOOOOO Much better now! And look a pix with her eyes open. ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) she is so strong! just look at how far she has come in a few days.
 
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your right, im expecting too much to fast out of her, In the past three days shes made massive improovement. So i shouldent be too worried yet. Ill go and try the white syrup now... i hope that works.
 

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I just read this. And I cryed..and cryed and now I'm getting a migrain from crying...I stop after page 10 or so. That is what I worry about the most. one of my kittens getting under my feet, or my dads/moms/brothers feet and really hurting them. I even had a nightmare about it. And I'm really glad that Willow is doing ok. Really really glad..And I hope she continues to do so *hugs you both*
 

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Just a thought-
It takes an enormous amount of your body's attention to digest food. This is why animals and some people fast when they're sick- it allows their bodies to focus on repairing themselves rather than digestion. This might be why Willow isn't actively pursuing food.




I'm so happy that she's pulling through! Kittens are awfully resilient, aren't they? You're doing a really good job taking care of her.
 

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Try not to worry about her not eating alone and her head being to one side it is still very early days. Are you still in regular contact with the vet?
 

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Thanks soooo much for the new pictures. Willow looks so much better. She has beautiful eyes. The other kittens are so cute. I hope she has another good day today. Hugs to all, I have to get some work done today, so I will check on her tonight.
 

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LOVE Willow!! what a lil fighter! She does look out of sorts though..poor lil bubba..
When my lil ginger was stepped on i couldn't get over how her little ears wouldnt prick up ..they were so sad!

I'm really glad Willow made it..shes looking good!
 
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What about her going potty? Shes not going potty at all anymore?
Taz isnt doing anything with her now? with as little as shes eating.. maybe 3 teaspoons total a day, does she need to be stimulated to potty?

Shes doing really well today, she wants to walk.
She kept climbing outta the drawer so i had to put her in a kennel last night. Put it at the head of my bed, and she slept up on the bars, wanting attention. Poor baby. I just dont think i can let her go free yet.
 

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Yes, if Taz isn't doing it, and she's not going on her own, you'll have to stimulate her.

I'm glad to hear she's still showing improvement, you're doing a great job.
 

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Was she using a litter box before the accident? If she was you may want to get a very shallow cardboard box and put some newspaper or litter in it. She may use it. Secondly, this little lady has survived some real trauma, remember that first night when you were thinking you may need to end things for her. Progress is slow in a situation like this, her progress is amazing to me as sick as she was. When is she going to the Vet again? It may be a good time for an update so you can find out her specific needs, and that advice about PT was some good advice.

Willow, you just keep on getting stronger, Mommy you keep pouring on the TLC and be patient. God Bless you both.
 

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How long has it been since she's gone number 2? You might have to stimulate her nether region with a warm/damp towel. Also, the KMR can cause constipation. If she seems constipated, try mixing a little Karo syrup and/or baby (human) cereal into the KMR to help move her stools through. She should be urinating lots. Look for urine (if only a little) everytime you stimulate her. You can stimulate after each feeding.
 

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Glad to hear Willow is doing even better today. I don't have any advice about potty problem, as I really know very little about kittens. I read somewhere on TCS a way to stimulate kittens to potty just in case you have to help her with that. I think it's great she is walking and you had to contain her. I pray for her & your family every night. How is your son doing? I remember the first night he was freaking out.
 

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Originally Posted by silvermoonmyst

My once concern is that Willow still isnt eating on her own. I even made some nice smelly kitten kmr food for her, warmed it up and tried getting her interested in it. I put it on her face, i even opened her mouth and put some food inside, but she spat it out... So im back to syringe feeding her. which shes not too keen on.

Anyway here are some pictures that i took today as you all requested


I put Fawna in with Willow so that she would have some company, Fawna was more interested in moving around and chewing on her though, so i snapped a few pictures and let her free.


Willow, see how shes got her head cocked to the side? She wont hold her head up streight, its always to the side like that now... i think i might have damaged something...
Please don't say that. It was a horrible horrible accident. As a child, my grandfather accidentally shot his brother to death. He grew up being called "Will who killed his brother". You injured your kitten-it was a total accident, and you have done as much as anyone can to help her survive after the accident. You took responsibility here for the initial accident, and that is fine. But it is over. Instead of "I think I might have damaged something", you should say, I think she may be damaged, or I fear she will have long term disability.

Just like at some point, my grandfather should have been allowed to overcome his awful awful accident, you must overcome this tragedy.

(Preaching over!
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When you look at Willow's eyes, does her focus appear like that of her siblings? Is her right and left pupil the same size? Do the pupils react to light, getting bigger in dim light, and smaller in bright light? That can be a big indicator of brain function.

Keep pushing the food on her. I wonder if you let her with the other kits if Momma will clean her fanny? Otherwise, read the orphan kitten sticky about how to do it yourself. I'm so very happy that Willow is still with us. She is a little doll baby.
 
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