A neighbour found a stray kitten in their shed and brought him over to us. We've had plenty of outdoor cats, but I've never tried to take care of one on my own. I figure he's about 3 weeks old. His eyes and ears are open, and he can move himself around, but he can't stand up on his own yet.
I've had the kitten with me all day. Every time I put him down or in a box, he starts crying immediately and won't stop until I pick him up again. Would this be because I need a heating pad in the box? Or is it because he's all alone? Or maybe a combination of both? I want to be able to put him in a box tonight without him crying all night so that I can get some sleep.
I'm also having trouble feeding him. I bought KMR and a bottle at a local store, but he just doesn't want to try sucking on it. I also tried a syringe, but he won't put his mouth on that either. He absolutely loves sucking on my hands & fingers though.
His cry sounds a bit strained. I'm not sure how to explain it.. He sounds like he lost his voice or something. Just doesn't sound like any of the kittens we've ever had outside, and we've had lots. Not sure if this is a sign of a health issue, or that's just how his voice is.
Finally, he doesn't seem to be crying for food at all. He has slept on my stomach most of the day. He'll wake up and suck on my fingers sometimes and falls back asleep, but never just starts crying for food.
I've had the kitten with me all day. Every time I put him down or in a box, he starts crying immediately and won't stop until I pick him up again. Would this be because I need a heating pad in the box? Or is it because he's all alone? Or maybe a combination of both? I want to be able to put him in a box tonight without him crying all night so that I can get some sleep.
I'm also having trouble feeding him. I bought KMR and a bottle at a local store, but he just doesn't want to try sucking on it. I also tried a syringe, but he won't put his mouth on that either. He absolutely loves sucking on my hands & fingers though.
His cry sounds a bit strained. I'm not sure how to explain it.. He sounds like he lost his voice or something. Just doesn't sound like any of the kittens we've ever had outside, and we've had lots. Not sure if this is a sign of a health issue, or that's just how his voice is.
Finally, he doesn't seem to be crying for food at all. He has slept on my stomach most of the day. He'll wake up and suck on my fingers sometimes and falls back asleep, but never just starts crying for food.