I think Hissy meant what city/state are you in. Perhaps we can hook you up with a rescue group that can help and it sounds like you need a lot of cats spayed and neutered due to all the kittens.
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OMG!! Help Please!!
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Sorry... lol. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Oh and she's rejecting the nipple and will only take little drops off of my finger. Is this normal????
Make sure the hole in the nipple is large enough for her to get the formula out ... if she is rejecting the bottle, that may be the reason. Hold her on her tummy, don't feed her laying on her back.
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Okay I'll test it. I knew you did that with human babies but I didn't know if there was supposed to be a lot of resistance with feline baby bottles.
Here is a list of low cost clinics in Ohio.
http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html#oh
Additionally, if there are a LOT of strays in your area...the neuter scooter could come by:
http://www.neuterscooter.com/index.c...clinicstate=OH
They will fix feral cats for only $20 each.
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I was going to try an eye dropper. Spaz (since I don't know the sex I just decided to give it a name) is napping now. Should I wake Spaz up or wait til she wakes up to feed her more? She drank about 20 drops of formula and then just laid back and fell asleep.
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She needs to eat every three hours so yes, you wake her up to feed her. Running a heated needle through the nipple both ways will stop any blockages, just be sure the needle is slim enough, because she isn't very old and to much liquid in her mouth to quickly can aspirate her.
You should probably be stimulating this kitten to help the milk get through it's little system. Im not sure how to do it.
Im thinking just rub his little belly nice and soft, up & down, and in some circles. You can do that while he's sleeping, or awake. Maybe then when he wakes up, he'll need to eat again. And you'll have to stimulate him again.
You've got a tough job on your hands. Sending you lots of vibes....Good luck!
And please keep us posted.
Im thinking just rub his little belly nice and soft, up & down, and in some circles. You can do that while he's sleeping, or awake. Maybe then when he wakes up, he'll need to eat again. And you'll have to stimulate him again.
You've got a tough job on your hands. Sending you lots of vibes....Good luck!
And please keep us posted.
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With human babies you put them on their backs and gently push their legs up onto their bellies. Would this work well with Spaz?!?
I really strongly suggest that you take a few moments and read this website:
www.kitten-rescue.com
It is loaded with good advice and will be very helpful to you in taking care of this little one.
www.kitten-rescue.com
It is loaded with good advice and will be very helpful to you in taking care of this little one.
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I tried stimulating Spaz after eating but all that came from it was lots of crying. Nothing came out. I didn't do it for a long time because the site said it could irritate the area. I'm going to feed her again in half an hour and then try to stimulate again.
Hi kkarr...Just wanted to let you know I am close by if I can be of any assistance. Just send me a PM. Currently living in Northern Kentucky, but lived in Cincy most of my life, so quite familiar with it.
Best of luck to both of you - you will have quite a job, but it will be worth it! Take good care of that lil one!!
Best of luck to both of you - you will have quite a job, but it will be worth it! Take good care of that lil one!!
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I have great news!! I found the litter. Turns out my little Spaz is one of five. Her mother apparently just brought her up here and forgot her or something. But she's back with her siblings and her mommy who lives right down the street so if Spaz or a sibling of Spaz shows up I'll know where to return them. THANK YOU EVERYONE for your suggestions and assistance I was completely lost and now I'm a little better off if ever in this situation again. And if anyone needs some 2cnd stage weeming powder I have a whole new unopened container. Along with anti-bacterial gel or whatever it is. Thank you all again!!
Oh that is wonderful news! I'm so glad to hear it!!
Glad you found Momma and the other babies! Hopefully they will all do well. I might take you up on that offer when my kittens arrive - still waiting!!
HOW WONDERFUL! The first two kitties I found were only a few days old...they weren't so lucky....
It's a very hard thing to do...raise the kitties from so small. But THANK GOD you found momma and littermates....
TRUST ME, You are truely AWESOME for being willing to take on this job...
TRUST ME, You are truely AWESOME for being willing to take on this job...
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Aw thanks. It was a lot of work and I didn't even have Spaz for 24 hours. Hopefully mommy doesn't bring her back until she is bigger!
Your welcome
Yeah, I had two for 74 hours...It is such hard work, but I would have done it...just as I'm sure you would have. Anyone that has a heart like that is awesome. I just want to hug you for even trying! That is soooo sweet!
Yeah, I had two for 74 hours...It is such hard work, but I would have done it...just as I'm sure you would have. Anyone that has a heart like that is awesome. I just want to hug you for even trying! That is soooo sweet!
