Hi, I’m new to the forums but have been seeking out help for two days on these 4 kittens that my friend happened to bring to me. Before they were born out in the cold in a hole. There are 3 calicos, and one black and white. Unfortunately, the worst happened last night, our little black kitten passed away. He refused to nurse and laid apart from the other kittens. We tried to encourage him to nurse but he just would lay on his Momma. It’s heart breaking, and I feel as though its my fault. I’ve never fostered kittens. I’ve only had my one cat Kallie have kittens and they all thrived and were healthy. These kittens are struggling for their lives. So I’ve taken it upon myself to do everything I can so they don’t perish like their little brother/sister. Right now they’re in my garage in a large cage, covered in blankets (so the air doesn’t enter the cage, it has a lot of holes). As well as a pillow and blankets inside the cage with a rice sock. We’ve also placed a heater near them, not directly on them but enough so the surrounding area is a bit more warmer.
These kittens are around 2 weeks and a few days old. Some have their eyes open while others are just beginning to open theirs. They’re stumbling around the cage. I want to bottle feed them because their Mother appears to only be producing milk in two of her nipples. Which forces the other two kittens to struggle for milk. As such I feel as though they aren’t gaining enough weight.
My questions:
Is KMR the best formula to use? How do I warm it up to body temperature? And where do I get a bottle that will fit in its little mouth? Also, what do I use to weigh them? I know one is underweight because she’s so tiny! Though she’s fiesty when it comes to feeding time.
How much do I give them to eat? How do I tilt them so they don’t suffocate?
I’d appreciate anyones help! I’m getting sick worrying about them!