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Help! Sick and fading kitten
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Oh no. Please try to get the kitten looked at. It may need more help than what you are doing. Maybe hold the kitten so it's head is up the highest. That way the fluids drain better out if his nose. I wonder if the vet can give sub fluids to help flush this cold virus out sooner. Antibiotics may be needed as well. The kitten may be fighting against eating because of hard time breathing. Keep up the good work. Keep us posted. 
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We did talk to the shelter's vet about it earlier today. We were given clavamox and clindamycin. That along with supplementing with formula is all the vet told us we could do. He is luckily not dehydrated and has clear urine, so the vet didn't give him fluids. I know not all of them can be saved, but just hoping this little guy can make it[emoji]127995[/emoji].
Wow, I'm reading this for the first time.
Great job with these little angels.
I don't have much to add except that I had to give Clindamycin to my wee one and he hated it, so out of curiosity I put a drop on my tongue and man, it tastes horrible. Don't be surprised if they give you a little fight.
Best of luck. Thank goodness they have you.
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Great job with these little angels.
I don't have much to add except that I had to give Clindamycin to my wee one and he hated it, so out of curiosity I put a drop on my tongue and man, it tastes horrible. Don't be surprised if they give you a little fight.
Best of luck. Thank goodness they have you.
Following with great interest.
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So the sick kitten did survive the night, but he's not doing well. I got up every hour and a half to try and feed him, but halfway through the night he just wouldn't eat, no matter how long I spent dripping formula into his mouth. He would sneeze up the formula through his nose and I had to stop and make sure none got in his lungs. He is eating close to nothing and refuses to nurse. He is also at 127 grams. He lost six grams in the last day.
I'm sorry to say that I'm pretty sure he's not going to make it. He is extremely weak and feels cool, even though we have a heating pad underneath the towels in the nesting box. He won't sleep in the kitten pile and I constantly find him sitting on the outside edge of the box. He is tiny compared to his sisters and his breathing seems shallow.
I believe he will pass within the next few hours, but I will still try my hardest to see if he will eat and try to keep him warm. I just don't want him to suffer. Thank you all for the support[emoji]10084[/emoji]️.
I'm sorry to say that I'm pretty sure he's not going to make it. He is extremely weak and feels cool, even though we have a heating pad underneath the towels in the nesting box. He won't sleep in the kitten pile and I constantly find him sitting on the outside edge of the box. He is tiny compared to his sisters and his breathing seems shallow.
I believe he will pass within the next few hours, but I will still try my hardest to see if he will eat and try to keep him warm. I just don't want him to suffer. Thank you all for the support[emoji]10084[/emoji]️.
I'm so sorry he is doing poorly. How are things now?
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He still won't eat and every time I check the security camera we have set up he is either sneezing or sleeping.
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Is he on the meds? It sounds like he's hanging in there. He needs to stay hydrated though. Can you give him drops of clear pedialyte?
If you have none, give him water with a pinch of salt and sugar mixed in.
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I just read this post, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep us updated.
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Thanks I'll definitely try that!
Is he on the meds? It sounds like he's hanging in there. He needs to stay hydrated though. Can you give him drops of clear pedialyte?
If you have none, give him water with a pinch of salt and sugar mixed in.
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Unfortunately the kitten passed away last night. His ending weight was 123 grams and there was just no way he was going to make it.
Just wanted to thank you all for your advice and support. You helped me help him have a peaceful death.[emoji]10084[/emoji]️
I will still be giving updates on the three remaining kittens.
Just wanted to thank you all for your advice and support. You helped me help him have a peaceful death.[emoji]10084[/emoji]️
I will still be giving updates on the three remaining kittens.
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awww I am so sorry! Rest in Peace sweet one.
May he run in the fields of green grass and chase butterflies in Heaven.
Sorry to hear this. We do want to hear updates on the others.
I'm so sorry to hear the little guy didn't make it. I'm glad we were able to at least help with moral support. ; (
lacy2000
We are so very sorry for your loss.It you would like to post in our Crossing The Bridge forum in memory of your little one please feel free to do that.
We'll discontinue this thread now and look forward to hearing about the other kittens in another thread.
**** RIP Little One ****
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