A tale of a Tiny Kitten...

[DJFyrewolf36]

Sigh....

No sign of the momcat still the good news is that she is eating and elimating normally and she LOVES attention. It does seem as if I am now her meowme and Ive been doing things just like a momma cat would. She eats then I get her to elimate then I let her nuzzle my hand as if it were the momma cat and it seems to be helping her adjust a lot easier.

She peeped open an eye earlier...not for long but its progress!

Thanks Momcat and Groucho! Ive been getting a lot of flack for even concidering taking care of this wee one. The fosters around here are all full and since she is the only one out of the litter and was born late in the season, she more than likely would have been put down as no momma cats with litters would have taken her in. I was pretty much told today that If I didnt take care of her no one would have

[AbbyMom]

Thank you so much for being the stand-in cat mommie! You and all those who bottle feed infant kittens are my heroes and heroines!

Yea for her first poopie!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that your mom found her and that you're now able to care for her. It sounds like you're doing everthing right. Please continue to keep us updated. Good luck.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I think I'm being condtioned by the tiny meows...

I catch myself getting up to check on her about every 15-20 minutes. She is eating a healthy ammount. How long should I be giving her the KMR? I have the 2nd stage formula too so I can switch her when necicary. I think she gained a bit of wieght too, I have a postal scale so I'll check against my readings from last night. I read somewhere that kittens of that age should gain a litte every day...is that true?

[Reachoutrescue]

If it helps at all, a kitten should gain a pound a month. You should have gram scale, it has ounces on it. Make sure she is not gaining too much. Her urine should be light yellow and her poop brownish. If it is green, she is eating to much. Don't switch to stage two untill she is about four weeks. Also try introducing her (a little at a time) to baby food (gerber lamb) at about four to five weeks old. You sound like you are doing great. Please keep us posted and keep up the good work!