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  1. 07-01-2013, 06:19 AM #1
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    She's beautiful! Paws and fingers crossed for this little family! Snakemama, bless you for caring for them!
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    What beautiful kitties! May they be safe and well and find the perfect home(s). God bless you, Snakemama, for caring for them, and God bless them, too.

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    Years ago I had a very thin mama cat who had a litter of 5. I mixed KMR powder with kitten food, and let her eat as much as she wanted. You can supplement the kittens by bottle-feeding them; mama will still nurse them. The act of nursing should stimulate milk production. Good luck with the precious family!
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    She's gorgeous. Thank you for being able to take in this precious little cat family. I hope that they will all continue to thrive in your care.
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    Oookay, so today I spoke to three different vets and got three different answers to my question; can I put Frontline on Celeste while she is nursing?

    One vet said no way.

    One vet said to use a kitten dose and let her dry before putting the kittens back in.

    One vet said to go ahead and dose her regularly.

    I am so confused. I'm erring on the side of no Frontline for now since I haven't seen any fleas, but hubby really wants them treated so that our animals aren't at risk. (ours are treated, but I'm skeptical of how well that will work if there were an infested animal in the house!)
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    The best to you Celeste and her Babies and we are paying that they can overcome their rough start in life.
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    What a beautiful family! It is so wonderful you taking care of them. Wish you and the kitties the best

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    Quote Originally Posted by snakemama View Post
    Oookay, so today I spoke to three different vets and got three different answers to my question; can I put Frontline on Celeste while she is nursing?

    One vet said no way.

    One vet said to use a kitten dose and let her dry before putting the kittens back in.

    One vet said to go ahead and dose her regularly.

    I am so confused. I'm erring on the side of no Frontline for now since I haven't seen any fleas, but hubby really wants them treated so that our animals aren't at risk. (ours are treated, but I'm skeptical of how well that will work if there were an infested animal in the house!)
    My sister found this: http://frontlineplus.co.nz/products/...Plus-FAQs.aspx
    The answer to your question is in the second section/area and the 10th one down.
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    Thank you, I'm so relieved! I'll dose her once I'm done posting.

    Soo....Celeste is PICKY. She has not touched a crumb of dry food since she's been here, and she only likes wet food that is pieces in gravy, NOT pate style. She's also eating like...well, like a nursing mama, so right now we are going through 6 cans of Fancy Feast a day, and her appetite is growing! Does anyone know of a brand that offers a 13 oz can of bits in gravy cat food?

    Here's a pic from last night. The smaller, darker kitten is Comet, a little boy. The lighter kitten is Star, a little girl. Named after my doggy Star, who crossed the rainbow bridge a few weeks ago.



    Both kittens are spoken for, and Celeste is going to be EASY to place. She likes the dog, she likes the cat, and she loves people! Plus, well...she looks like a supermodel!
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