URGENT!!!patches kitten fading fast

Newfoster mom I use to live in CA till 7 months ago and I will say I will never move back... The vet here is cool but in CA he was so awful...

Originally Posted by wookie130

Phew!!! Please tell us what they would like you to do, when you have a moment.

And Newfostermom, I really wish you all the luck in the world...a kitten this young (who has already proven to be weaker than his/her siblings) who is starting to go downhill can be saved depending on what is wrong...but please, please, please be prepared to lose this one, if no one is able to help. And please, please, please, don't beat yourself up about it...sometimes kittens die unexplainably, and it will not be your fault if this happens. All I am saying, is prepare for the worst, and if the worst doesn't happen, you will be very relieved.

I am wondering about the 2 nipples that have not been working...mastitis maybe? I just don't have any answers for you, but your vet might. Don't be surprised if he/she needs to see Patches, and the other kittens as well.

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Did you see my other post? I'm feeling so torn.....I just dont want ot ge spend 90.00 and probaly much more than that if she is likely to die anyway...
as I said...I have just spent 400.00 saving Patches life...

Momofthreerugrats....I can tell such a difference from those who post in other areas of the country..as I say..I'm lucky to get a call back...
Im so sad....I feel guilty that I cannot afford to spend alot of money on this kitten....Had I not just went into debt 400.00 for Patches...90.00 would not be an issue...but I cant just keep spending that kind of money.....90.00 is just to see her.... I'm sure lots more if they actually do anything..if I can hold out till the morning...she can be seen at a regular vet... I dont really even know how sick she is....maybe she's just cold? Mayne KARO syrup will help?

Originally Posted by hissy

If you have a syringe or eye dropper, brew regular coffe, let it get tepid, give her just a few drops, not a lot, place it on her tongue and see if that revives her. Massage her throat gently to get her to swallow the drops, but don't give her alot, maybe 1/3 of a small eyedropper full if that, in drips only, over the period of 5 minutes.

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Thank you thank you! Im starting it now!!

Oh, honey! Follow your heart then. Maybe you could set up a payment arrangement. It would be a life worth fighting for, wouldn't it? Then you could know that you did all you could for the kitten, even if the outcome isn't good.

Are you leaving soon, or are you going to wait it out for a bit? Or will they make a housecall out to you?

Remember, a cold kitten will not nurse on ANYTHING, and the kitten needs to be warmed before trying anything. Another idea would be to make some homemade Pedialyte solution, and administering it via eye dropper, once you're sure the kitten is warm.

Here's the recipe, and I'm sure you have all of the above on hand, so give it a try:

Home-made Pedialyte
1 cup water (boiled then cooled)
Small pinch of baking soda
Small pinch of Salt
2 teaspoons of sugar
Mix all ingredients well. Make sure the mixture has been slightly warmed before feeding to your kitten. The mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

www.kitten-rescue.com may help you. Also just sent you a PM

Any update?

kitten is packed in warm rice packets.....not looking so good.... not sure thers much the vet could do anyhow....gonna wait ti out...let nature take its course....I think she may have been squished when Patches sat on her.....or him.... he had drool coming from his mouth....wont really take anything.....
will let you know how it goes.....

Hang in there gal, you have done all you could. It is unfortunate that some foster programs don't have a vet on call or the money to hand out to the families who are involved in such traumatic times.

I will pray that he will either recover quick or get his wings without much suffering-

Just don't let this destroy your good intentions. There are not many folk who can do what you do.

The poor little thing. A mother cat will sit on a baby and smother it if she thinks that something is wrong with it and that it is not going to survive. I have been warned about this, and to watch for it. Good luck with the little one, prayers for him/her.

Do you think it would be worth trying the Karo again?

Originally Posted by kluchetta

Do you think it would be worth trying the Karo again?

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I'll try it if I can get her to revive enough.....she was pretty limp there for awhile ...she has moved her limbs a little in the last few minutes, so I'm hoping that means the heat might be helping....thank you everyone...having support on sites like this is immeasurably uplifting....thanks......

Originally Posted by hissy

Hang in there gal, you have done all you could. It is unfortunate that some foster programs don't have a vet on call or the money to hand out to the families who are involved in such traumatic times.

I will pray that he will either recover quick or get his wings without much suffering-

Just don't let this destroy your good intentions. There are not many folk who can do what you do.

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Thank you hissy....as I know you can relate...it comes natural to me....wouldnt want to do anything else with my "spare" time!
Thank you for your help!

You are welcome, I am hoping the rice heaters work. They get cold so quickly when they aren't with mom or the littermates, once they start slipping into the cold you have to bring them back gently-

There is a vet in Castro Valley, CA that does house calls the number is 510.582.3656 in case you need one. Good Luck with the baby.
Kat and the Kitty's

Originally Posted by Kat_and_Luna

There is a vet in Castro Valley, CA that does house calls the number is 510.582.3656 in case you need one. Good Luck with the baby.
Kat and the Kitty's

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Thank you so much for that....I will definitely be switching vets....

well.....the little kitten died just a few moments ago..... I do have the feeling there would not have been much that could be done for her...
thank you everyone for your helpfullness.... I hope no one here feels angry with me because I didnt take her to the vet.....
I dont know how to cancel a thread...can I?

So sorry to hear that you lost the kitten. She's in a better place now. My condolences to you...... you did all you could.

R.I.P. Kitty

I am sorry to hear about the baby....You are in my prayers. Good Luck with the others....

Sometimes no matter how much money you have, or how much you want a kitten to survive, it just isn't meant to be. I don't know about your emergency vet, but unless they are knowledgeable about newborn kittens, they may not have been much help anyhow. And sometimes no amount of knowledge or skill will keep a little one going.

I am very sorry for your loss. I have never had to experience that as you have...I always came home to one already gone. At least you are sure you tried all the little tips like Karo syrup and keeping baby warm.

Rest in peace, little angel. Every beat of your heart was precious. During your short time here, you were truly loved. Now you can go play happily over the bridge, never to know a moments sorrow. Someday your Meowmie will come join you.