My pregnant kitty - please help.

[talkingpeanut]

I have a dropper I was trying the bottle that the vet gave me first

Use the dropper. Kittens who nurse don't like to take a bottle. Did the vet show you how to feed, heat the formula, and stimulate them?

 

[mommykitty]

They said do it at body temp that's all they really said

 

[Sarthur2]

M mommykitty

Feed each kitten tummy down, head up, drop by drop in the side of the mouth only. Go slow so they don't aspirate formula into the lungs. Use a warm, damp cotton ball to gently stimulate each kitten's genitals to go pee and poop after each feeding.

 

[mommykitty]

So mommy cat has been feeding. But I am concerned they still haven't opened their eyes and they look a lot sick how can I tell if something is wrong?

 

[Sarthur2]

Eyes will open by 14 days or so. Are they getting all of their food from mom now? For how long has mom been back?

In what way do they seem sick?

 

[mommykitty]

She has been back since the last time I posted and they just look il in the face its hard to explain

 

[Sarthur2]

Can you post a picture of them please?

Do you think they are getting enough milk from mom?

Do they appear to have trouble breathing? Are they lethargic or cold?

I need to know what issue to address.

 

[mommykitty]

No they arnt cold. No they are breathing normal sleeping all day and all night and yes after shes done feeding I will send a picture

 

[mommykitty]

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[mommykitty]

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[Sarthur2]

They look healthy. Perhaps they will look better to you as their eyes begin to open in the next few days.

 

[mommykitty]

Ok i was a little worried one kinda licked my mouth and I got a horrible that from it so I was worried

 

[Sarthur2]

You got a horrible what from it?

 

[mommykitty]

Sorry a horrible taste in my mouth it was awful

 

[Sarthur2]

Well, let's hope all is well, and no more mouth licking for now, huh?

 

[mommykitty]

I didn't think it was going to lick my mouth that's for sure one is super active and attached to me.

 

[mommykitty]

When do i start them on kitten food?

 

[Sarthur2]

Most kittens will show interest in eating mushy wet food and kitten chow at 5-6 weeks old. Some go for it more quickly than others, and they continue nursing mom. Once they begin really eating solids, you'll also want to show them the litter box. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[mommykitty]

Four out of the five have stared to eat wet kitten food. And they are all still nursing but they are not interested in the liter box quite yet