Hi Khristina,
Thanks for saving the wee kit. Mama cats don’t start weaning until 7-10 weeks so weaning him now is much to early. Get him back onto this schedule:
During the first week, feed the kitten every two hours. During the next three weeks, feed them every three hours. When the kittens are four weeks old, they can be fed every six to twelve hours depending on how much solid food they are already eating. Kittens that did not nurse on the mother for their first 48 hours did not receive the first milk or colostrum.
Newborn kittens during their first week need to consume about 32 cc of formula per day. That is based on an average kitten weighing 120 grams. Because normal kittens range in weight at birth from 85 to 120 grams, the amount of formula they should drink is going to vary.
KMR concentrate tends to give kits constipation and the liquid does the opposite. Cats are lactose intolerant and canât digest cows milk. In TDKland, we recommend Goats’ milk. Goatsâ 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.
If you havenât already, make a nest for him. Kits cannot do anything if they’re cold-digest food, eliminate, etc. He cannot regulate body temperature so he must be kept warm. I think the best way is to place a heating pad, on LOW, covered by a towel and a soft blanket. Be sure to provide a âcoolâ spot for him to crawl if he gets too warm. I recommend getting him a soft squishy toy and put it in his nest. Wee kits usually snuggle up to the toy. It will give him comfort and extra warmth.
He has worms. Just about all kits have worms so he’ll need to be dewormed. He’s about the age for de-worming so have that done. He doesn’t need to start other vaccines until 8 wks. As far as the other advice the vet gave you, tell him what you told us. You’re not comfortable weaning him yet.
Good Luck and hopefully we’ll see your wee guy as our TDK soon.
PG