These are my new fosters:
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Hope
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Faith
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Aly, thoses kittens are SO DARN tiny. No wonder they are on 2 hour feeding. Awwwwwww. The are sweet...... I am envious....
More pics please....
:)
So adorable!!! {{{Aly}}} -- wow! What tiny, sweet babies. I can't quite imagine an every two hour feeding schedule. You are very dedicated. But, what sweet adorable darlings. I'm very impressed.
Wow, what cute kittens. They are so tiny. How old are they?
They're about a week old. All they do is cry, cry, cry, cry, cry. They're not taking the bottle well so I am feeding them with syringes. I am going to get a better bottle from the shelter tomorrow.
My cat is very upset that they are here but she will get over it. The dogs are very intrigued by these babies. They sit by me and watch me feed them :)
I will post more pics either sometime in the middle of the night or tomorrow. I'm going to run and get an hour of sleep so I can be up for the next feeding time. I will keep you guys updated on the little boogars.
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!1
Aly please give those sweet little babies a big kiss right on their sweet little kitty faces for me PLEEEAAASSSEEE!!!!!!
OH I JUST LOOOOVEEE THEM!!!!!
Ah yes, the every-two-hour feedings - and the crying - anyone who has raised orphan kittens will remember that well! And isn't it amazing how sharp those tiny baby teeth and claws can be - like little razors! So be very careful, Aly - or you will have permanent scars to remember these two sweeties by.
If you haven't tried this already, put a hot water bottle (wrapped in a towel) in with the babies - that made my Winston (then age 2 weeks) much happier, and he stopped crying so much.
Rub those little pink tummies for me - Aly, you have one of the sweetest jobs in the world and you do it so well!
OH MY GOD!!!!!
Aren't they the most adorable furbabies - oh so cute and tiny and pink tummies!! Cuteness Overload!
Aly your doing a wonderful job - good on you.:)
To add to The AntiPam - when you wrap a hot water bottle in the towel if you can put a ticking clock in as well - it seems to soothe them quicker - like a heartbeat!!
Good Luck Aly {{{{{{{xx}}}}}}}
Lynne
Well this certainly made my day seeing those sweet adorable precious new little furbabies. Gosh i want to get a new kitty now.
Thank you Aly for making my day. I really needed it.
Oh, what sweetness!!! Babies!!! I miss having baby kitties around!!! I haven't seen any that tiny since my Leonardo was a tiny one. He couldn't handle the bottle either. It was too big. I used an eye dropper to feed him. That was 12 years and 15 pounds ago. :eek: :)
awwww. what sweet tiny beebees! They look like they might have markings similar to Heather's TattyBogles & Max when they grow up..
It looks like they are healthy and responding to your TLC....what do you feed a kitten that tiny? smoochies!
Guess what? I ended up with three new 4 week old babies today. I didn't have the heart to tell the people to take them to the city shelter where they would definately be euthanized. They are BEAUTIFUL! I will post pics of them later tonight. For now, I have to go take a nap because I am EXHAUSTED!!
Wow! You sure are a dedicated furmom. I can't wait to see more pics.http://bestsmileys.com/cats/catbouncy.gif
I can't take pictures right now because they are all dead asleep and if I wake one up, they will all start crying :rolleyes: I have to rename Faith and Hope because I found out one of them is probably a boy. I had a feeling that was the case. I worked with them very hard today and finally got them used to the bottle. They take it pretty well now.
There are 2 females and a male in the group of my new kittens. I can't wait for you guys to see them :)
Us guys can't wait either Aly!!!:D
Couldn't the boy be called Hope? 'Cos with you as his Mummy he has lots of that. xxx
Lynne
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Wow! They are tiny. It reminds of the time when I had to foster two kittens that were only 6 days old for a couple of days.
Oh Aly, they are so precious!! Two of the new ones look so much bigger than the other one?
How do you find the time? Holy mackerel!!
What cuties!!!!
I love your kitties!!!!!!! I just got a 2 week old kitten in yesterday that someone brought to me in a paper bag. He was found down at the river. His mommy was a stray and all other kittens were lost to a dog. :( He is on 2 hour feedings. Just to let you know, your first kittens are older than a week old, kittens eyes open when they are two weeks.;) Youmentioned that you are feeding with a syringue? Is this a tube syringue or just squirting milk into their mouth. Tube feeding must be done by someone who is experienced or you can risk placing the tube into the lungs instead of the stomach which would kill the kittens!:eek:
HOW PRECIOUS!!!
{{{Aly & kittens}}}
How wonderful that these precious little babies have such a great fur-foster-mom!! No doubt they're in good hands:D I can imagine how exhausted you must be, but what a rewarding experience!!! Cuteness overload!!! Do keep us posted on their progress!!! Try and get some rest!
**hugs**
They are so precious!!!:D :D Thank goodness there are people in this world like you who are willing to take the time and love to care for these orphaned little furbabies. God bless you!:)
I'm lucky to be able to bring them all to work to keep up with their feedings. Other than that, I had to cut my sleeping time in half to make more time, hehe.Quote:
Originally posted by jennifert
How do you find the time? Holy mackerel!!
I dunno. Someone at work told me they were between 7 and 10 days old when I first got them on Saturday. (I just read that they are open anytime between 9 and 14 days old so they are probably about a week and half old).Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
Just to let you know, your first kittens are older than a week old, kittens eyes open when they are two weeks.;)
Youmentioned that you are feeding with a syringue? Is this a tube syringue or just squirting milk into their mouth. Tube feeding must be done by someone who is experienced or you can risk placing the tube into the lungs instead of the stomach which would kill the kittens!:eek:
I have been taking care of babies for a long time at work and would never do anything if I didn't know how to do it. I was just squirting milk in their mouths with a syringe but they are on a bottle now. Trust me, they are spoiled and I have my vet and also the techs at work that I can reach by phone in a matter of seconds.
I have a question. My little babies aren't pooping. I make them pee after every feeding but they won't poop. I think they're constipated from the change of mama's milk to formula. Anyone know how long I should give them before taking them to a vet? I'm gonna drop by work today and see if anyone can do it, but no one could yesterday so I'm not too hopeful.
Ok, Aly, You got me! I am so behind in Pet Talk, esp; the Dog threads, feeling so out of the loop and behind with everyone's stories, BUT I just HAD to check out your post and I am so HOOKED on these little kitties!!! OMG They are just soooo cute and adorable and fuzzy and . PINK! God Bless You as always for your compassion and caring and love! Up every 2 hours? I'll bet as tired as you are, you really aren't complaining at all, huh??? I remember when I got Cody, i got uo every 2 hours to take him out whether he wanted to or not, lost lots of sleep, but it was worth it in the end. No regrets. Boy! Would I love to visit you some day! You're closer than Best Friends !! :D :D :D Love you girl, Aly the Angel!
Aly, these babies are soooo cute! :) How tiny they are!!! And they have such beautiful names! :)
I think Hope is okay for a boy, I wouldn't rename him...
Kirsten
Oh yeah I have another question. For the 4 week old kittens, is crystal litter okay? I know its best for them to have pellets but I dont have any of that right now. I know they experiment with eating the liter when they are babies and don't know if I should put crystal liter in with them.
*yawn*
Are you rubbing their little bellies after nursing? This should stimulate their bowel movements. Cats are licking their babies bellies for that effect...Quote:
Originally posted by aly
I have a question. My little babies aren't pooping.
Kirsten
Aly,
About the babies not pooping. Don't you have to
kinda do what a Momma kitty would do and just
rub & massage their tummies after they eat?
Think I read that somewhere. God Bless you &
Best of Luck with the wee ones.
Yes, I do rub their bellies (thats how I make them pee), but they won't poop. I keep rubbing for awhile after they pee and still nothing happens.
Aly, I would call your vet for sure - and ask them. I think the massaging thing will do it....but if not, they must poop. Exercise may help a bit too.....I think their Mom would probably lick their...well, what can I say....the anus.....and that stimulates the process. I suspect a soft cloth on the finger might do the same thing.
Hope all runs smoothly for you.
Keep up those photos. I just love them.
And bless your soul for taking care of such tiny creatures!
:)
Thats how I've been doing it. I use a damp warm cloth and rub them catching the pee with the cloth. Then when they're done peeing, I keep rubbing and nothing happens :(Quote:
Originally posted by sasvermont
I think their Mom would probably lick their...well, what can I say....the anus.....and that stimulates the process. I suspect a soft cloth on the finger might do the same thing.
Ok, Aly, you're not playing fair now. ;) :D I was just about to leave for home but thought I'd read one more thread, and here I sit, grinning away at your tiny little creatures. They are sooooooo cute!!! I want a kitten so bad <pouting> but Terry says two are enough. Ok, so I don't need two hour feedings, but you sure are a dear to put out such an effort for these little darlings. I have nothing to offer in the making them poop department, but I know with the resources you have on hand you'll get it figured out soon and they'll be growing so fast. I can't believe the difference between the two week olds and the 4 week olds. What a difference that two weeks makes when they are so young.
Oooohhhh I've got the kitten craze again!!! Thanks for sharing!!!:D
All the babies are sooo adorable ( and I am not a huge cat fan :) ) If they would stay that small and cuddley I might ignore my allergies and get me some...
You are such a wonderful person for opening your heart and home to so many animals in need. I'm sure they all thank you :)
My little boy pooped!!!! YAy! I got him to do it myself. Still no luck on the girl.
Oh yeah and when I stopped by work, they gave me ANOTHER kitten. This one is a little younger than my 4 week olds, but we put him (or her? - don't know yet) in with them and they're all curled up sleeping together. More pics to come. For now I have to go prepare bottles :)
Oh, Aly, you are such a good mommy!
I was grinning while reading about the 'poop patrol' you've been on - it reminded me of my own "poop watch" after Ritzy's spay surgery - she was sick because she ate all the fur off one of her toy mice during her pre-surgery required fasting period...I had to make sure all that blue-furry poop made it out of her system...
Good luck with the sweet babies - there is a star on a crown somewhere in heaven for you and those like you :D:)
Congratulations!!! Reading this out of context someone might wonder what goes on here at Pet Talk, but we know, and we know it's a small victory, but also a big one! Here's hoping the little girl follows suit soon. :DQuote:
Originally posted by aly
My little boy pooped!!!! YAy! I got him to do it myself.
And can't wait to see more pictures. I just love itty bitty kitties. :D
So cute :) and tiny to be motherless :(
How old?