Update on the sick babies

[kimlovescats]

Well, the virus has now hit full-force with the babies. They are sneezing, some mouth-breathing, and running fevers!
I'm giving shots, feeding vitamins, Cat-Sip milk and wet foods, as well as administering nose drops to those who are mouth-breathing. Their activity level has dropped considerably .... mostly sleeping now ... as can be expected. I'm fixing to start the vaporizer as well ... get this room good and steamy!

The main concern as always, as that they keep eating / drinking. I also have the EnerGel (Nutri-cal) supplement to force on them, if they stop. These things worked really well with the adults and they have all made a nice recovery. Please pray that the same course of action works for these babies as well. If I cannot get them to take in fluids at some point ... Iwill take them to the vet for IV fluids!!!!!

[rosethecopycat]

You'll get through this, Kim.

Guaranteed, every foster I get, through a shelter, is going to get sick.
It's just part of the nursing program.

I'm sure those kittens are in expert hands, and very grateful to their Mommy.

For as bad as you may fell right now, watching them be sick, you'll feel even better when they start to get better and then fully recover and start to play again.

I'm holding your kittens in my thoughts and prayers as well.

[Prairie Purrs]

They're such a rowdy, healthy bunch that I'm sure they'll all shake off this nasty bug and be better soon.

[moosmom]

Hang in there Kim. You're doing everything right, i.e., vaporizer, Nutrical if they stop eating, etc. What you might want to do to make sure they getting enough fluids is to give them water via a syringe. Even if it's only 1-2 syringe fulls each. This way you'll know they're getting fluids.

BTW, sleeping is their systems way of healing. If their eyes and nose get ooky, just take a warm, wet facecloth and clean them out. It might even help them breath better. Another thing you can do is run the shower as hot as possible and put the kittens in there. It'll break up any congestion they might have.

This too shall pass. I'm here if ya need me, as well as everyone here.

[slick]

Sending prayers from us too! Keep up the good work Kim. You are a very special person.

[NoahsMommy]

What a wonderful meowmie you are, Kim! It looks like you have everything in order, all we have to do it wait for them to get better. I just know that will happen really soon.

Sending prayers for you all.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so sorry they got it full force like the adults did. I was hoping their young strong immune systems could fight it off. The thing they have going for them is that they have such good mommies (human and kitty) that took such good care of them that they are all good, strong, healthy kittens. I'm sure they will all pull through this in no time and will be romping about in no time.

Hugs and thoughts and prayers going out from here. Give them all a special little snuggle from me please.

[PayItForward]

Thinking of you and your kittens, get well soon folks.

[Steffi N]

Oh no, I was so hoping the virus wouldn't hit the babies hard. But they will fight it off with your help. I'm glad Tucker and the other adults are better. Please get well soon, little darlings.

[Miss Meow]

I hope this is the worst of it, Kim, and you can look forward to some more enjoyable times with your babies. You're doing such a terrific job

[jenluckenbach]

Best of luck with the babies. Since you stated that the adults all made a nice recovery at least you know that part is behind you and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Prayers for the kittens and hugs for you.

[lailamara]

Kim you sound like you can handle this now ...with the experience you gained from nursing the adults you sound confident and optimistic. What doesn't break you makes you stronger ! You have my admiration and gratitude for taking such good care of these wonderful kitties.

[kohala]

Like all little ones, they have to go through their childhood stuff - let's hope that this will be the extent of it! Prayers to you and the little ones - and I'm so glad to hear the big guys are pulling through. Now, take care of you and daddy, too!
Hugs to you all, Ko & Grasshopper

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that the kittens have gotten worse. Prayers are on the way for a full and speedy recovery. I'm so glad to hear that your older cats are feeling better now so soon all of this will be behind you. Please take care.

[Soledad]

I'm thinking of the little ones. You are such a good mom, I know they'll get the best treatment possible!