Another Sad Day....

[kb2yjx]

I did not know that this thread was here, I just posted on Cat Memorial!! Still so sorry for your loss...

[kimlovescats]

It sounds like the momma cat sensed something was wrong with the babies. Try not to beat yourself up over this, it just happens some times. I do agree that you should take the remaining baby away from her, and continue to syringe feed it yourself. Can you buy some kitten replacement (KMR) to syringe feed? Even though she is 6 weeks, she may not be able to eat enough wet food on her own to sustain herself. I have one now that is supposedly 6 weeks as well, but she refuses to do anything but syringe feed. I have found that using the large 12 cc syringes with the long narrow tips, are the best. They are mainly good because you don't have to stop and refill in between a screaming, starving baby!!! I got mine at our local TSC (Tractor Supply Company). I am sure any local Feed & Seed or Farmer's Co-op store in your area would carry them. They are sold in packages without the needles!

GOOD LUCK, and don't give up ... you are doing a great job!

Hugs,
Kim

[Dorothy39]

How horrible for you and your fiance!!!

I am so sorry!!!!! I have known a few mother cats who have done the same thing that your Dottie did. It's as though they sense something is wrong, or, they can't/won't take care of the kittens.

I'm sure that you have removed Sunshine from Dottie by now.

again, This is natures way-----

[Laura's Babies]

I know this is horriable for the two of you. I am so sorry to hear this. ((((HUGS)))))

[Reachoutrescue]

It sounds like the momma cat sensed something was wrong with the babies. Try not to beat yourself up over this, it just happens some times. I do agree that you should take the remaining baby away from her, and continue to syringe feed it yourself. Can you buy some kitten replacement (KMR) to syringe feed? Even though she is 6 weeks, she may not be able to eat enough wet food on her own to sustain herself. I have one now that is supposedly 6 weeks as well, but she refuses to do anything but syringe feed. I have found that using the large 12 cc syringes with the long narrow tips, are the best. They are mainly good because you don't have to stop and refill in between a screaming, starving baby!!! I got mine at our local TSC (Tractor Supply Company). I am sure any local Feed & Seed or Farmer's Co-op store in your area would carry them. They are sold in packages without the needles!

GOOD LUCK, and don't give up ... you are doing a great job!

Hugs,
Kim

Thank you Kim. Yes I have been giving the kitten Milk Replacement and I also found a recipe for Kitten Glop...which Sunshine seems to like. It is high in calories. I do syringe feed her...and she ate on her own a few times. Today after I put her in her new kennel (with out her mom) I noticed some of the soft kitten food/lamb baby food mixture was gone. So I know she ate something on her own today. I also mixed water with a little of unflavored Pedialyte which I am sure she has drank. I will keep a close eye on her to be sure she is gaining weight and I will continue to syringe feed every four to six hours. I do not want to over feed her. Especially if she is eating on her own as well.

Thank you everybody for all your advice, understanding, and concern. It means alot to me that people support what I am doing. I don't want to be too hopefull with Sunshine...if I do and she dies...I will feel even worse.

Thank you everybody. Love to all.

[doolittleky]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the babies. I know you are doing everything in your power to save them. I know it hurts so much when you lose them. I am praying for Sunshine.
Melissa

[catmandu]

We are praying for Little Sunshine that she will be a Survivor, and grow to be a Big Beautiful Cat.
The Others are now Eternal Kittens, and will grw to be 6 months old, and stay Kittens forever.
And thier lives are richer as they were short changed on Earth.
And they will be Your Kitten Angels as you tried your best to help them.
They will greet you at The Rainbow Bridge.
One Fine Day.

[Reachoutrescue]

We are praying for Little Sunshine that she will be a Survivor, and grow to be a Big Beautiful Cat.
The Others are now Eternal Kittens, and will grw to be 6 months old, and stay Kittens forever.
And thier lives are richer as they were short changed on Earth.
And they will be Your Kitten Angels as you tried your best to help them.
They will greet you at The Rainbow Bridge.
One Fine Day.

Thank you, Catmandu. I so appreciate how you always say the right things! I know they are no longer in pain and no longer suffering.

I just came home from dropping my boys off at my sister's. I went in to check on Sunshine...and there she was in her new kennel, laying there. She looked up at me and gave me a silent meow. I picked her up and told her she was a good baby. I put her back after a few minutes of cuddling. She started lapping up some of the kitten glop I had made for her. I am happy she is hanging on. I hope I can save her. She is so sweet.

Thank you everybody once again for your warm wishes and caring words. It means so much to me, Dave, our boys, and our kitty babies.

[Sevaede]

Aww, I am so sorry! *hugs*

You are so sweet! Thank you for doing all you can to take care of all these kitties and ensuring that they have happy lives!