Hand rearing kitty

[smudgley]

Had a phone call from a lady today who took in a stray cat a few weeks ago & she didn't realise the cat was pregnant, until she gave birth to 5 kittens on Tuesday. She's not been a good mom & day by day, the kittens have died, all except one. Sounds like she has got no milk or any maternal insticts. Today she has gone out & not come back all day. The lady is feeding the baby & desperately wants our help. I said I'd call her tomorrow & find out how the little fighter is doing, although she says he's very thin.
If he makes it through the night, I'll go and see the lady tomorrow & I may offer to take the kitten in, but I'd have to take the little pudding to work with me and keep feeding him throughout the day whilst at work. (obviously at night too) I'll keep you all posted.

[borderdawn]

Poor thing, hope it pulls through.
Dawn.

[sarahd]

awww bless it. I dont envy you Smudgeley I am hand rearing one of Fairy's kittens as he refuses to feed from his mum and will only take the bottle and it can become a real strain at times and is very tiring.

Fingers crossed you can jump in and get him back on fighting form before he loses too much weight and becomes weak.

Good luck and fingers crossed for the little kitten sending him healing vibes

Sarah
x

[smudgley]

thanks both.
My only concern is that the litter may have a virus, hence them all dying, but it sounds like they just haven't had good nutrition & I imagine they got dehydrated.
We'll see what tomorrow brings, luckily I would be able to take the little kitten around on my visits with me at work, so that wouldn't be a problem. Not ideal I know, but what chance would it have otherwise? :(

[sarahd]

I think where strays are concerned viruses and illness must be one of the major worries when rescuing them.

Fingers crossed like you say its just down to poor nutrition and them not getting enough nutrients with missing out on the colostrum etc and nothing more sinister.

Sarah
x

[Kazz]

Smudgley you have a PM.

[dandysmom]

Aww, poor little thing; I hope you're able to pull him thru if he makes it overnight. Do keep us posted.......

[Kazz]

Aww, poor little thing; I hope you're able to pull him thru if he makes it overnight. Do keep us posted.......

Ditto sorry.:-D

[Elaine]

Poor baby xxx
I hope he continues to fight the good fight xxx

[Grete]

Poor mite :( I hope he pulls through, he deserves the chance you are giving him.

[Mags]

Poor little baby :( .....have you heard how he is this morning Smudgley?

[Jac]

Fingers crossed for the wee one.

[smudgley]

The baby died with the lady just before midnight.

thanks everyone for your good wishes.

thanks Kazz for your offer of help.

[Mags]

That is so sad...:(

[Kazz]

Thats a shame.

[Moli]

So sad.........
RIP....Little one..xx

[Jac]

R.I.P Little one.

[Donna]

Poor kittens :-(

[Elaine]

Poor little darling xxx
Play hard with your siblings on the bridge xxx

[dandysmom]

So sad ........:(

[sarahd]

RIP tiny baby, free from suffering

Sarah
x

[whiskey]

thats so sad run free little baby x.

[Grete]

Awww bless the poor little mite. Sleep well little one, enjoy being with your siblings at the bridge.

[Kay]

Poor little one. Your siblings are waiting for you. RIP. xx

[alexgirl73]

so very sad
RIP little ones xxx