I hope that you can help

[Catty1]

Yep. I have heard several times here that the good old washing of hands prevents a lot of problems.

That kitten sure does sound undernourished...maybe they should rehome a few of the cats? Do any need spaying or neutering? Take the kitten to the vet for sure!

good luck on this - 12 is not necessarily too many(ask Gina!), but they have to be looked after and cared about!

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Catty1

[4theloveofzoe]

Yep. I have heard several times here that the good old washing of hands prevents a lot of problems.

That kitten sure does sound undernourished...maybe they should rehome a few of the cats? Do any need spaying or neutering? Take the kitten to the vet for sure!

good luck on this - 12 is not necessarily too many(ask Gina!), but they have to be looked after and cared about!

hugs
Catty1

She won't rehome any of the animals. She also has five dogs.

[Catty1]

Well - if any of the animals are suffering from being underfed or anything else, the SPCA should know about it.

An anonymous call to the Department of Health might be in order, especially if a child got toxoplasmosis of the eye.

We're talking health here - for people and animals. I am not trying to be a party-pooper, really. But if people and pets both are suffering, then someone needs to step in and do something.

Just my opinion. Take the one kitten to the vet and get the vet's opinion.

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Catty1

[mrslazarus]

I hope someone can help!!!! I am raising tree kittens (they are about 15 days old). I have no trouble feeding two ot them, they are getting big and look healthy, but the third one does't want to take the bottle. Every time a try to feed her, she pushes it away. I try to force her to drink but sometimes she chokes. She is very thin and much smaller than her siblings. Any advise????

[moosmom]

I also agree with Catty1. If the health of the animals or the kid are in jeopardy (12 cats and 5 dogs??? ) I'd call the SPCA and let them know about it. In my years of rescuing, I've NEVER gone over the single digits. Okay maybe ONCE but that only after Mattie Grace had her babies and only then did I find homes for them.

mrslazarus,

The kitten you're trying to get to eat is the runt of the litter. Is the mama around??? If not, what you might try and do is force feed her with a syringe (without the needle, of course). Just make sure she doesn't aspirate any formula into her lungs. If for some reason the kitten still won't eat, you may have to bring her to the vet. You don't want her to become dehydrated, as that can be fatal to a kitten so young.