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Fantastic. Thanks heaps hun xx
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I don't know far along Diamond is...
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Can you weigh them again and post the weights please?
The only way to know what they are getting is by weight gain or loss, or by the kittens becoming lethargic and starting to fade.
Newborn kittens do not normally lose weight. They begin gaining immediately. They nurse from mom every 1-2 hours. Initially they get colostrum, then milk.
Any and all supplementing is good, as your kittens were born underweight.
Most vets would show how to supplement if tiny kittens were brought in.
Are you using a syringe with a nipple on it now?
Can you weigh them again and post the weights please?
The only way to know what they are getting is by weight gain or loss, or by the kittens becoming lethargic and starting to fade.
Newborn kittens do not normally lose weight. They begin gaining immediately. They nurse from mom every 1-2 hours. Initially they get colostrum, then milk.
Any and all supplementing is good, as your kittens were born underweight.
Most vets would show how to supplement if tiny kittens were brought in.
Are you using a syringe with a nipple on it now?
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They are nursing at the moment so I won't disturb them yet. Since I've supplemented them, diamond has relaxed a little bit and is leaving them now for a little longer than just to eat and drink. It's obvious that it's working!
I'm using a bottle and teat cos the syringe just wasn't working with the teat. Ivevfed them 3 times now. Feeding every 2 hours clashes with when mum is feeding. Should I feed them before or after they feed from mum?
Let them nurse, then you top them off. Glad the supplementing with the nipple is going better. [emoji]128077[/emoji]
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Morning. I'm feeling a heap more positive today!!
#1 119g (up 15g)
#2 91g (up 8g)
#3 95g (up 14g)
#4 117g (up 11g)
#5 96g (up 10g)
Obviously, #2 still needs tlc, but do I still supplement the others?
#1 119g (up 15g)
#2 91g (up 8g)
#3 95g (up 14g)
#4 117g (up 11g)
#5 96g (up 10g)
Obviously, #2 still needs tlc, but do I still supplement the others?
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At 2am, diamond moved 2 of the kittens to under the spare bed. So I moved the box into that room and I put them back in there. That room is joined to the bathroom where the kitty litter is so I locked her in that area with them. She kept the kittens in the box all night. But boy, she didn't like being locked away. I let her out this morning for a bit but should I keep her locked in there and let her out occasionally? My friend thinks she has separation anxiety and may neglect the kittens so she can be near me... I have no idea if this is even possible
Thank goodness for the gains! I was very concerned.
Yes, continue supplementing all of them for now, until a) they get bigger and b) we see a pattern of continually positive gains.
Nice job though! [emoji]128077[/emoji]
You may want to close her in at night while you sleep for now, until the babies are bigger. Is her food and water in the bathroom too?
During the day you can allow her to come and go. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
Yes, continue supplementing all of them for now, until a) they get bigger and b) we see a pattern of continually positive gains.
Nice job though! [emoji]128077[/emoji]
You may want to close her in at night while you sleep for now, until the babies are bigger. Is her food and water in the bathroom too?
During the day you can allow her to come and go. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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Awesome thank you
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Night time weigh ins...
#1 126 (7g up)
#2 97 (6g up)
#3 106 (11g up)
#4 131 (14g up... Little piggy lol)
#5 105 (9g up)
It's only been 12 hours since I last weighed and I've only supplemented #2 once cos I've been out all day. I'm going to top him up again after he feeds from mum. I'm pretty impressed. What do you guys think?
#1 126 (7g up)
#2 97 (6g up)
#3 106 (11g up)
#4 131 (14g up... Little piggy lol)
#5 105 (9g up)
It's only been 12 hours since I last weighed and I've only supplemented #2 once cos I've been out all day. I'm going to top him up again after he feeds from mum. I'm pretty impressed. What do you guys think?
Very good for a 12-hour gain! Let's hope it continues.
#2 definitely needs topping off, and 3 and 5 are still tiny, so be vigilant and continue supplementing to give them a boost. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
#2 definitely needs topping off, and 3 and 5 are still tiny, so be vigilant and continue supplementing to give them a boost. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
How are the babies doing?
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Hi guys. Sorry its been awhile since ive posted. Ive been quite unwell.
So kittens are 4 weeks old tomorrow and doing so fantastic. Playing heaps and growing well. My question is to when to start weaning? Is weetbix and kmr ok? Also when do i start litter training them? Thanks guys. Ill post pics soon
So kittens are 4 weeks old tomorrow and doing so fantastic. Playing heaps and growing well. My question is to when to start weaning? Is weetbix and kmr ok? Also when do i start litter training them? Thanks guys. Ill post pics soon
You may begin offering mushy wet food (pate mixed with KMR to make a gruel), anytime now. They may or may not be ready. Some kittens need 5-6 weeks, and others begin eating right away. Once they are eating solids they need to be put into the litter box before and after meals, which is 6 times a day (about every 4 hours). [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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Thanks heaps hun
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Hi again...
Diamond is moving one specific kitten to under my bed. she seems to be rejecting it. this kitten is the only one thats not weaned or using the kitty litter. what could be wrong?
Diamond is moving one specific kitten to under my bed. she seems to be rejecting it. this kitten is the only one thats not weaned or using the kitty litter. what could be wrong?
I hope someone will come along and help you. I have no Idea why she is doing this.
You'll need to keep putting the kitten back with mom as often as possible. At only 5 weeks, this kitten is not yet ready to wean.
Try to get this kitten to eat mush from your finger. This may take time. If it won't, and mom does not feed it enough, you'll need to supplement with kitten formula and a bottle for 1-2 weeks, so it does not go downhill until it is ready to wean.
Please keep a careful eye on this situation!
Try to get this kitten to eat mush from your finger. This may take time. If it won't, and mom does not feed it enough, you'll need to supplement with kitten formula and a bottle for 1-2 weeks, so it does not go downhill until it is ready to wean.
Please keep a careful eye on this situation!
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Thank you for replying. I ended up separating mum and this one kitten and she fed him for a good hour. HE is the same weight (roughly) as the others so he isnt losing, i just think he isnt ready to take the food. Good news is she didn't move him last night [emoji]128512[/emoji]
That is very good news! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
