Bottle feeding kittens...

[dappledoxie]

What I did is I just got one of those small plastic dog/cat carriers and put a heating pad in there wrapped in a towel on the lowest heat setting, and put it in a room away from other animals and away from drafts etc

In the beginning when I first started bottle feeding kittens I was so paranoid, I did everything to the T, measured everything perfectly etc, but after awhile you just get the hang of it and it gets so much easier. Don't sweat it! If you don't wake up EVERY three hours, its OK, don't feel bad! I can't count the number of times I slept through the alarm, and the kittens all grew up to be happy and healthy little balls of fluff

Wonderful, that makes me feel a lot better. Thanks! Any idea what department heating pads would be in, at say, Wal-Mart?

[Jessika]

Ummmmm... not sure, actually. I know they might have some in the women's department by the "feminine items", you know... hehehe maybe by the medicines or muscle stress relief or stuff like that? I can't think of what the department is called for the life of me!

[dappledoxie]

Ummmmm... not sure, actually. I know they might have some in the women's department by the "feminine items", you know... hehehe maybe by the medicines or muscle stress relief or stuff like that? I can't think of what the department is called for the life of me!

Ooo yes, I bet that's where they are Thanks!

I found them over where the ace bandages and stuff like that is but I would just ask somebody or you could spend all day looking for it.

Yep, if I don't find them where you guys suggested I'll definately be asking, way too much to get lost in. hehe

[catmandu]

No advice, just prayers for the Kittens.

[moosmom]

How old are the kittens? Very young (just born to 5 weeks) need to be fed every 3 hours. That's alot for one person to take on.

KMR is a milk supplement that is given to kittens. It comes in powder or liquid form. I find the liquid is the best. Fill the bottle up. Room temperature is fine. Make sure when you feed them, that they are on their bellies or upright, you holding their head. The same position they'd nurse if mama was around.

Once their done (don't forget to burp), you'll need to take a cotton ball and gently rub their little winkies . This will help them pee and poo, as that is what happens when their mama would've licked them down there. (EEEW, I know, gross).

Make sure the heating pad is on low and is covered with a towel. Don't want them to get burned. Put them in a box that has a lip to it. this way they won't be able to get out till their far older.

Good luck!!

[dappledoxie]

Thanks!

Well, I'm bummed a bit, another lady took in the kittens. Either way I'm glad they're taken care of

[Laura's Babies]

I found them over where the ace bandages and stuff like that is but I would just ask somebody or you could spend all day looking for it.