On Friday I found what seemed to be orphaned feral kittens (stranded in the middle of a dirt pile in the sun, crying and urine soaked). I took them in, called my vet for info and have been caring for them over the weekend. There were five, but unfortunately one died about 6 hours after I got them (RIP Simba).
The remaining 4 seem to be doing very well, have a hearty appetite and have taken to me as their momma. But I have no idea what age they are! Their eyes are closed still, 2 seem to be about to open theirs, and I think their ears are up but am not sure! B/c I don't know their age i am not sure at what point I can feed them less frequently! Right now, bottle feeding them every 3-4 hours, which I found out today is very difficult while working full time. Today I have taken them to work with me but am worried this has caused too much stress for them and they may not be getting the rest they need. Also, my boss will not let me bring them here for very long.
Would it be better to leave them at home all day and feed them before and after work, or to continue to take them to work with me? I was thinking of contacting a vet to ask if they could help take care of them during the day? (I know it's a long shot...but maybe they will understand the kindness in my heart for rescuing them! lol).
Any advice/info on caring for these little guys? I am just so worried now after losing one...it broke my heart and am stressing over it now.
I actually found feral kittens in October and took them in, but they were older (about 5 weeks) and didn't need this much care (just a lot of socializing!). I have done much Internet research but the info on caring for kittens seems to vary a lot by site.
Please offer up your advice!!!
THANKS!!!!
The remaining 4 seem to be doing very well, have a hearty appetite and have taken to me as their momma. But I have no idea what age they are! Their eyes are closed still, 2 seem to be about to open theirs, and I think their ears are up but am not sure! B/c I don't know their age i am not sure at what point I can feed them less frequently! Right now, bottle feeding them every 3-4 hours, which I found out today is very difficult while working full time. Today I have taken them to work with me but am worried this has caused too much stress for them and they may not be getting the rest they need. Also, my boss will not let me bring them here for very long.
Would it be better to leave them at home all day and feed them before and after work, or to continue to take them to work with me? I was thinking of contacting a vet to ask if they could help take care of them during the day? (I know it's a long shot...but maybe they will understand the kindness in my heart for rescuing them! lol).
Any advice/info on caring for these little guys? I am just so worried now after losing one...it broke my heart and am stressing over it now.
I actually found feral kittens in October and took them in, but they were older (about 5 weeks) and didn't need this much care (just a lot of socializing!). I have done much Internet research but the info on caring for kittens seems to vary a lot by site.
Please offer up your advice!!!
THANKS!!!!