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Pregnant Queen Witch
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Hubby is keeping him on his belly with head up. Little dude wants to lay on his back, but we aren't letting him tell us that. XD
We got the can of premixed. He's eating it every few minutes. He starts crawling And we feed him
Its only a few drops at a time but he's already getting energy. I did research and with him being premature it says to cut it slightly with water.
We got the can of premixed. He's eating it every few minutes. He starts crawling And we feed him
Its only a few drops at a time but he's already getting energy. I did research and with him being premature it says to cut it slightly with water.
Sounds like you two are doing a great job!! The fact that he is gaining energy is proof. Our experts are going to want you to keep tally of his weight, preferably in grams. Do you or can you get a scale?
Yes, it's good to cut it with water. For continued use, a can of the powdered is best.
Good to hear he is already showing more energy.
Keep it up until you see him latching and nursing successfully.
Good to hear he is already showing more energy.
Keep it up until you see him latching and nursing successfully.
I don't know how long the pre-mixed KMR stays good in the refrigerator, but if the directions say to throw it away after a certain number of days, before you'll use it, then pour some into ice cube trays and freeze so you don't waste any.
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We got a scale. He was 45.9 grams this morning. I'll weigh him again tonight.
This mama is provin to be bad. She's beginning to refuse the other three kits.
Little Dude is laying on my chest and being wiggly. He's warm and happy.
He's eaten three times. He doesn't seem to want to eat at all but Hubbins and I coax him into it.
We got him to have his first poops and tinkles. It looked like banana pudding...
He seemed to purr earlier... Not sure though.
Siblings have kind of dark colored poops and mama isn't wanting to be anywhere near them now.
I've used the powder before and didn't prefer it.
Since mama isn't wanting the others It May be a good thing we got the liquid. Three days for 4 kits we may not have much left by the end.
I'm praying he survives. This little guy is my absolute dream cat. My husband keeps reminding me he may not make it, But His will be done. He snuggles up to me and now he meows when he's hungry. So I guess that's good, right?
This mama is provin to be bad. She's beginning to refuse the other three kits.
Little Dude is laying on my chest and being wiggly. He's warm and happy.
He's eaten three times. He doesn't seem to want to eat at all but Hubbins and I coax him into it.
We got him to have his first poops and tinkles. It looked like banana pudding...
He seemed to purr earlier... Not sure though.
Siblings have kind of dark colored poops and mama isn't wanting to be anywhere near them now.
I've used the powder before and didn't prefer it.
Since mama isn't wanting the others It May be a good thing we got the liquid. Three days for 4 kits we may not have much left by the end.
I'm praying he survives. This little guy is my absolute dream cat. My husband keeps reminding me he may not make it, But His will be done. He snuggles up to me and now he meows when he's hungry. So I guess that's good, right?
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Mama won't touch him. Doesn't want him at all
You need to try to get him to eat some from momma cat. Someone else here has already mentioned the need for colostrum for his immune system (sorry for not going back a page or two to give credit to the person who brought it up first).
lol....It was Kashmir64. 
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We are trying. He was trying to nurse on the syringe, we are trying to get him on the nip
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All he wants is to cuddle with her. He we put his mouth on her nipple and he just wants to cuddle
You may find that you need to close mom in a pet carrier with the babies to force her to feed them. That's what another member recently had to do.
If he won't nurse mom it's critical that you continue to feed him every 1-2 hours around the clock!
If he won't nurse mom it's critical that you continue to feed him every 1-2 hours around the clock!
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She's already locked up with them.
I already have alarms set on my phone so I can feed him hourly
I already have alarms set on my phone so I can feed him hourly
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You can also put him on a nipple after a stronger kitten has nursed from it.
Have you tried putting some honey on his gums before nursing to help with energy?
Have you tried putting some honey on his gums before nursing to help with energy?
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We don't have any. We have no Karo either
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Update:
Little Dude still won't latch to mama, But he is enjoying cuddles with mama and formula from us. He actually began to yell for food and even lapped at the syringe as we dripped formula against his mouth.
He's got a set of lungs now. XD
He's moving around good, and though Kash won't mess with him, She will let him snuggle. So that's good. He's moving around good, instead of just rolling. He's crawling. I know we have a long road ahead, But maybe this Little guy will catch up and be a tough kitty.
Little Dude still won't latch to mama, But he is enjoying cuddles with mama and formula from us. He actually began to yell for food and even lapped at the syringe as we dripped formula against his mouth.
He's got a set of lungs now. XD
He's moving around good, and though Kash won't mess with him, She will let him snuggle. So that's good. He's moving around good, instead of just rolling. He's crawling. I know we have a long road ahead, But maybe this Little guy will catch up and be a tough kitty.
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Awww. Little Boy Blu is teeny tiny. Sounds like he is doing very well with your good care. 
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Weight: 46.5 grams. That's .6 grams more than earlier.
I just hope we can keep him gaining.
Day 2 for Little Dude.
We also decided to name him since he's so special. His name is Pinner
I just hope we can keep him gaining.
Day 2 for Little Dude.
We also decided to name him since he's so special. His name is Pinner
His weight is incredibly low. Try not to skip any feedings, and keep him warm. He cannot control his own body temperature right now.
How much does he eat each hour? He needs 1.5-2 mLs each feeding.
How much do the other kittens weigh?
How much does he eat each hour? He needs 1.5-2 mLs each feeding.
How much do the other kittens weigh?
