Hi guys. My friend's parent's have a farm with a couple of barn cats. One cat gave birth to four kittens I think yesterday, but she hasn't shown any maternal instincts towards them. Her parents are doing what they can to ensure their survival, but they haven't done this before so I'm trying to find what advice I can give them.
One of them has the umbilical cord still attached. Do they leave it or cut it off?
They're using KMR and most of the kittens are squealing and drinking.
I've told them that they need to stimulate the kittens' bowel movements, but I don't know exactly what to do. Wipe a wet flannel on their bums? How long after feeding them do you do this?
How much should they be feeding them?
They were born all over the barn so her dad picked them up and has put them together in a little nest. Do you think they'll be safe from the other barn cats?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
One of them has the umbilical cord still attached. Do they leave it or cut it off?
They're using KMR and most of the kittens are squealing and drinking.
I've told them that they need to stimulate the kittens' bowel movements, but I don't know exactly what to do. Wipe a wet flannel on their bums? How long after feeding them do you do this?
How much should they be feeding them?
They were born all over the barn so her dad picked them up and has put them together in a little nest. Do you think they'll be safe from the other barn cats?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!