Caring for a stray kitten - need help!

[xxtaylor]

I've been keeping a very close eye on him. He pooped again this morning and it was mostly the toothpaste consistency like you described. It's very messy though. I have to clean him off in the sink every time he poops. I do this by holding him in both hands while my mom slowly pours warm water over his bottom, and then I cuddle him in a blanket until he is completely dry.

I was going to bring him to our vet today, but I guess they're closed for the long weekend and won't open again until Wednesday. My dad thinks it would be a waste of money, and assumes it would be a $100+ bill. We have kittens die outside all the time, and I feel like if I can save one of their lives, then that's great.

How much pumpkin should I feed him? We've fed it to our dog before so I know what kind to look for.

I'm also going to get some of the non-clumping litter today.

 

[StefanZ]

How much pumpkin should I feed him? We've fed it to our dog before so I know what kind to look for.

I'm also going to get some of the non-clumping litter today.

A small teaspoon perhaps.  Or even less.  Begin with little, you can increase later on.

 

[xxtaylor]

Ok, thank you. I just called a different vet and they're going to look at him later today. I'll check back in here later and give you an update on what they say.

 

[xxtaylor]

He passed away this afternoon Thank you everyone for your advice and encouragement. I'm very glad that I was able to give this guy a fighting chance and prolong his life, even though it was only for a week.

 

[ondine]

Oh, so sorry! At that age, it is often hard for them to survive. Thank you so much for helping him. Bless his heart.