My 3 week old kitten won't stop crying

luvlytremor · Aug 21, 2006

Three days ago I was given a 3 week old kitten. I'm very worried because she won't nurse from the bottle or even try the formula. She just cries and cries. I've looked everywhere for info on what to do, since she won't urinate or poop either. In three days all she's done is cry and sleep. Only once did she eat a tiny piece of cheese. I don't know what else to do. Could someone help?

rosiemac · Aug 22, 2006

At 3 weeks she should still be with her mum, and please don't feed her cheese.

Keep looking in and the members who know more about kittens will help you.

In the meantime heres a couple of links that will help you

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46295

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78478

http://www.kitten-rescue.com/

april31 · Aug 22, 2006

If it hasnt easten in 3 days i might put a call into the vet her blood sugar is prob a little low and they could tell u how to help that. That might also help stimulate her appititte. What happened to the mom or why they giving them away so early? Is it possible to take it back to its momma?

scuns68 · Aug 22, 2006

I was in the same situation about 2 weeks ago, you can follow up on my post " 3week old kitten". He wouldn't eat. What I end up doing after being advised by the vet is mixing AD canfood with kitten formula and feeding him with a syrenge. This guy is now almost twice the size he was before. AD cat food is only available at your vet. Good luck.

luvlytremor · Aug 24, 2006

Thank you so much for your replies, I'm happy to say that my kitten is finally eating her formula (I bought her a new one) and she lovesss it! She used her litter box too. I can't take her back to her momma because the owner doesn't want the kittens and that's why he was giving them away. Now after she takes her bottle she goes right to her box, and then to sleep; she seems happy, not crying anymore.

michelle mayall · Aug 24, 2006

really pleased your kittie is so contented now it will be all worth it in the end i only had to fed my babies for 2-3 dys it nearly killed me has your kittie got a name yet ? mine still arent using the litter box they seem so tiny

luvlytremor · Aug 25, 2006

Her name is Dali and she's starting to play and run around, she's so cute when trying to wrap herself around my hand! I got to help her into the litter box 'cause it's too tall for her yet.

xxtashaxx · Aug 27, 2006

this may sound weird , but u can use an oven tray ( new one lol) or anything that is low enough for her , in some place's u can pick up a tiny litter box just for kitten's we have 1 and it is so tiny lol glad everything is going ok now

pippen · Aug 28, 2006

You can get disposable aluminum pans at the dollar store in shorter heights.

lilleah · Aug 29, 2006

Were there more 3 week old babies that were supposed to be given away?

That's so sad. They need thier momma still.
Well you're doing a great job (Minus the cheese

), and thank you for taking this little one in.
Any chance we can see pics?

jen · Aug 29, 2006

That is so sad when owners are ignorant idiots like that giving kittens away at 3 weeks only... How sad. That is great that you took this one in. I would have taken them all! You have received some good advice so far so good luck!

halfpint · Aug 29, 2006

Originally Posted by luvlytremor

Thank you so much for your replies, I'm happy to say that my kitten is finally eating her formula (I bought her a new one) and she lovesss it! She used her litter box too. I can't take her back to her momma because the owner doesn't want the kittens and that's why he was giving them away. Now after she takes her bottle she goes right to her box, and then to sleep; she seems happy, not crying anymore.

Glad to hear she's doing better what kind of Formula are you giving the baby?

luvlytremor · Aug 31, 2006

There were two other kittens given away.

The formula I'm using is Hartz advanced care. She really likes it. She's gotten bigger too, that makes me happy. Here's a picture of her and one of both of my kitties (they finally get along!)

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