HELP!! Strong fish smell coming from kittens nesting box!

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    Megan
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    Last Friday I gained 4 orphaned kittens. They’re all eating great, gaining weight, and going #1 good, but not really going #2. Saturday morning I noticed a bad odor and bathed all the kittens and changed bedding. I have to change the bedding twice a day and give baths every morning. The smell is so strong sometimes it makes me gag. They’re on KMR and today I added pedialyte to the formula. The poop that does come out is very hard, but the color is a light brown sometimes green. I believe the kittens are 2-3 weeks old. Can someone please help with advice?

    #858633
    Anonymous
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    It could be one of three things but the first step is a visit to a veterinarian.

    Diet – If there are no signs of weight loss or diarrhea, the veterinarian may suggest a change in the cat’s diet. When you’re changing foods, be sure to check the label for ingredients. The meat product should always be listed first.

    Parasitic worms – worms are another common cause of terrible smelling feces. Deworming at regular intervals, as determined by your veterinarian, is a must since these tiny parasites can lie dormant for long periods of time.

    Anal Sacs – I know that adult cats get impacted anal sacs but I’ve never heard of a kitten getting it. Although it’s more common in older cats, this problem is sometimes seen in kittens as well.

    Here in TDKland, we recommend Goats’ milk for kittens. Cats are lactose intolerant and can’t digest cows milk. Goats’ milk is full of nutrients, probiotics and gentler on their tummies. This can also regulate the poop. You can find it in the dairy section or the concentrate in the baking aisle. Mix the concentrate 1:1 with water or pedylite. I’ve never heard of smelly poop on Goats’ milk.

    #858642
    Kittyzee
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    Since you change the bedding quite often, I’m not sure what the smell could be. You don’t say how old your kittens are, so if they are pooping and it’s green it could be bacteria in the poop giving the smell. If they are pooping on their own in the nesting box, they are old enough for a litter box. Use non clumping, plain unscented clay litter, they will cover their poop (eventually) but if they step in it, you will need to wash them up a bit.

    A trip to the vet is always a good idea, especially if you think they may have a bacterial infection. Maybe parasites (worms, or coccidosis) also.

    Bottle Babies

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