She had a fifth one 3 hours after the others which cane every 20 minutes. I did my best but it was stillborn as well. I’m so sad 2 of the 3 are latched on, struggling with the third but she’s trying. Mama ate two of the placentas and kittens were cleaned.
Had vet tech come to house and feeding tubes are too large. She said kittens are VERY tiny. Mama is not producing a lot but seems to be enough for the three she has. I am heading to shelter to get supplies to feed just in case I need them. I have KMR but my bottle nipples are too big for these tiny ones
Oh my! Good you are getting supplies. Most kittens this tiny and struggling anyway need to be syringe-fed. If they can’t suckle mom they can’t suckle a bottle. It’s drop by drop in the side of the mouth using a tiny syringe, allowing time for them to swallow and breathe between drops. Wrap the kitten in a cloth like a burrito while feeding, and feed tummy down - never on the back.
Mama seems to be providing enough and they are all latched on. Some of her nipples will not produce anything but others are. Is that normal? I know usually the suckling will help get things moving ...... but it’s just not working on some. Luckily there are three kittens and eight nipples
So far so good. Mama is starting to eat more and drinking the kitten formula. Just worried as they are sooooo tiny. Largest is 2.4 oz and smallest is 1.8 oz. but they are sucking away
Just thought I would check in and let you know everyone is doing fabulous! Tiniest baby who was 1.8 oz on day 2 is now up to 2.4 oz. all are nursing well, mama is eating and drinking like a champ. No more sub q fluids for her. Thank you all for the support!
What good news, indeed! Now that things are looking up, I scrolled back to the first post, and we have not seen any pictures of the new family. Pictures, please.