HELP!!! 8 month old feral giving birth *new photos on page 6 posts 81 & 82*

[Karen]

At least try to get some water into him with a syringe, and see if you can encourage him to nurse after that.

[Medusa]

I put a call in to my vet but everyone is busy so I'm waiting for a call back. In the meantime, I called another vet and I was told to NOT give it human milk b/c it will cause severe diarrhea and that can't be good for a newborn who is already weak. KMR is suggested but if it isn't available to you, I don't know what else to suggest. My late vet would know a formula to give it so, hopefully, my current vet may know of one, too. As soon as I hear anything, I'll pass the info on to you. I hope the little one holds on 'til then.

[Medusa]

Ok, first and foremost: my current vet's associate said to express some milk from the mother's breast and then put the kitten right up to it while the milk is coming out. That should get her to eating but if that doesn't work, put some expressed milk into a dropper and feed the kitten that way. If that still doesn't work, here is the formula. My late vet's associate had it handy:

1/2 C. evaporated milk
1/2 C. water
1 egg yolk (no white)
10 drops human baby vitamins
2 T. Karo syrup

You will have to feed it w/a dropper every 4 hours around the clock and rub the area where it poops and pees w/a warm wash cloth in order to get it to go. Keep it warm but not too warm and try not to handle it too much other than for feeding. My current vet's associate said that time is of the essence; don't wait too long if you see that the kitten won't feed from her mom.

Good luck and bless you for taking care of the sweetie pies. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

Forgot to mention to feed it an ounce or two but not more than that. The kitten will let you know when she's full b/c she'll pull away or push your hand away. I'm praying that all goes well, Michelle.

[kittycats_delight]

sad news: Baby #3 has passed. It was a little boy and the runt at the time. He passed just as she started delivering baby #4. I guess he had to be born to make way for #4 to be born but he had to pass to allow #4 a chance to make it. I spent some time with momma & the kittens and I keep checking in every 15 minutes. All 3 of the remaining babies are nursing. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

So, as it stands so far Misty had 4 babies. #1 black & white (girl), #2 gray (sex unknown), #3 gray (male rb) & #4 black & white (sex unknown). I can't imagine she has anymore in there but she is still breathing pretty heavily, is purring away and seems to be relaxed. Eyes closed, tranquil & seems content.

Will update again with more news later.

<3 Misty, babies & Michelle

[moosmom]

It's late where you are, Michelle, but I can call you if you're still up. I'll keep checking back. You did great, girl. Not all kittens survive. It's a sad fact of life.

[phesina]

God bless you, Michelle, and the little kitty family too.

[chocolatepuppy]

Good job Michelle! Many prayers for mommy kitty and her three babies. I'm sorry for the one who didn't make it.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm so sorry about the wee kitty. You did the best you could, Michelle, and I'm sure you'll keep on doing it w/the kittens that have survived.