Matilda

[Sarthur2]

Leave her be unless it's time to feed a kitten. Feed it, put it back, and leave the room again. You can supplement every 4 hours.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Just went to go check on him...had a gut feeling not to wait the next 30 mins...poor little Rhett passed away. [emoji]128546[/emoji]

Rest you gentle, Rhett, dream you deep.  Your short life mattered, and you were loved.

 

[libertysgoats]

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 25, 2017

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 25, 2017

Just got word of this stray, they say she is 7-8wks along and won't keep her inside. Ugh why don't people spay and neuter!!!! I hope we can get her before she runs off and has them somewhere unsafe. [emoji]128546[/emoji]

 

[libertysgoats]

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 26, 2017

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 26, 2017

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 26, 2017

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• Mar 26, 2017

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• libertysgoats
• Mar 26, 2017

Matilda's kittens are two weeks old today! They've grown so much it's crazy!
The two new kittens Carter and Owen are doing great, they fought the syringe so much I figured it wouldn't hurt to try the bottle and they are doing amazing with it! Owen drinks about 2cc every four hours and Carter drinks 2cc every two hours. They are also nursing and being taken care of by momma.

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• Mar 26, 2017

 

[Sarthur2]

Sounds good! [emoji]128077[/emoji]

 

[Mamanyt1953]

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Matilda's kittens are growing like WEEDS!  Good job!

 

[lozzenga]

So beautiful

 

[libertysgoats]

When I feed Carter and Owen should I be letting them eat as much as they want or should I be limiting how much they are getting. There little bellys get so bigger after eating I don't want to be over doing it if that's possible.

 

[Sarthur2]

They can have as much as they want. Big bellies are healthy on kittens. They will stop when they are full.

 

[libertysgoats]

Ok great, good to know.
Sense I will be at school for 8 hours tomorrow should I move the night feedings closer together? So instead of every four do every 3 or 2 hours?
Thank you so much for always being there to answer me! This site is great and so are all of the members!

 

[libertysgoats]

I need help! Carter is didn't good this morning, he is cold I can't get any KMR into him and his breathing is shallow!

 

[libertysgoats]

I really don't know what to do with him! I've put Honey, and Nurtical on his gums I've tried to syringe feed him and it just sits in his mouth then spills out...I've tried the bottle and he won't take it! I can't get him to warm up either I have him on a heating pad because momma moves him away from the other kittens. I really don't know what else to do. I don't want to lose him like I did Rhett. Owen and Carter were doing soooo good and I'm feeling like I'm failing them.

 

[Willowy]

Stick him in your shirt, next to your skin, if you can. Getting him warmed up is the most important right now.

 

[libertysgoats]

I've tried that for about an hour as well. Nothing is seeming to work

 

[Sarthur2]

This does not sound good. He is probably going to pass. Keep trying, but it sounds like fading kitten syndrome. [emoji]128546[/emoji]

 

[libertysgoats]

should I ask the rescue about euthanizing him? They don't think he will make it either so why make him lay and suffer? Is there anything else I can try?

 

[Sarthur2]

The cold body and shallow breathing mean he may be dying.

 

[libertysgoats]

Right now he is warmer than this morning but not as he should be he has little puff sounds when he is breathing and is moaning right now.
I'm thinking I'm going to call my vet and see what he says and then ask the rescue. Obviously I can't make the decision but I trust my vet so what ever he says I'll be okay with.
This is the toughest thing I've ever gone through with house pets. These little guys definitely know the way to your heart. I just feel like I'm failing him. [emoji]128546[/emoji]

 

[Sarthur2]

He may pass before you can get to the vet. Hold him and give him comfort. Poor little guy.

 

[libertysgoats]

I just called and left him a text. :/ I hope we can make it I don't want him to dye in pain.