Poop please!

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  • #851115
    Janie
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    Hello, my name is Janie. I recently rescued some kittens from a farm I work at as the mother has passed away. They have all found homes and I have the runt of the litter. It’s a boy and he is very small. He’s had his first vet visit and he is 6 weeks old, but very very malnourished. I am currently trying to nurse him back to health. I’m very worried about him. He loves to eat. I started out just giving him kitten formula but now he gulps down a tablespoon of wet food mixed with some of the formula.I feed him whenever he shows signs of being hungry. He growls a lot when he eats and I’m near him. He pees, and I’ve stimulated him on the anus with a damp cloth But no poop! I don’t understand how this little boy can eat so much and have nothing come out. He is also currently on worm medicine and is very clumsy. The vet said he is sick because of the discharge around his eyes. Does anybody have any tips on raising this malnourished baby back to health and getting him to poop? Thank you so much. Any tips are so appreciated.

    #851128
    Kittyzee
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    Hi Janie, I think with him being 6 weeks old, he needs more than a tablespoon of wet food at a feeding. Get some goat’s milk at the grocery (found in the cold milk section of the store) or in the baking aisle in cans. The canned is condensed, so add water 1 to 1. You can mix the goat’s milk in with the wet food, or also offer it as a drink on the side. I’m going to post some links for you on hand rearing kittens. Wash his eyes with a warm cloth to keep them clear. Did the vet give the kitten anything for his upper respiratory infection? You can get some human grade L-Lysine (found in the over the counter supplements in the store) and grind it up and add it to his wet food. It’s an immune system booster and amino acid that will help him fight off the infection.
    http://messybeast.com/handrear.htm
    http://www.safehavenforcats.com/newborn.htm

    Helping a kitten to eliminate

    #851130
    Anonymous
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    Goats’ milk as a substitute for formula is the best. It closely matches Moms milk. It has probiotics, nutrients and is low in lactose. It provides a lot and is gentler on tummies. You can find the liquid in the dairy aisle or the concentrate in the baking aisle. Mix the concentrate 1:1 with water. If he seems dehydrated, use pedilyte instead of water. I mention this because of your concerns about him being malnourished. You should give him a bottle again for two/three weeks with Goats’ milk so you know he’s eating well. You can switch him over to a Goats’ milk mixed with wet food (making a gruel). You can switch to a plate/bowl in three/four weeks.
    Why is his on a worm medicine? It should be given as a two or three does treatment given at 2 weeks intervals each.

    Now, I’m not sure what the vet meant by “sick.” It’s possible he has feline herpes virus and there is no cure. It’s often found in outdoor/feral cats and kittens. It is not a death sentence. Treatment involves supportive care to help your cat’s immune system suppress the virus once more; you can relieve your cat’s symptoms and try to shorten the outbreak. The amino acid, L-Lysine, may help to suppress the virus and prevent outbreaks. TDKers have some cats with feline herpes and they are happy and stable health.
    As you’ve found out kits do NOT come with the knowledge of “going regularly so it’s your job now. I use a nubby textured washcloth (to try to stimulate Mom’s tongue) and hold them under warm running water wiping. Remember they MUST go. For constipated kittens put a smidgen of mineral oil in their formula. Given the length of time, he may need an enema to remove any blockage.
    Here’s a video on the poop method.

    Now, I’ve had the great fortune of finding excellent vets. I don’t like the “advice” the vet gave you. If it’s at all possible find another vet.

    #851143
    Janie
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    Wow thank you for all this information both of you. I’m happy to say I found a poop this morning. It was yellowish brown and kinda like toothpaste. I’m going to pick up some goat milk today at the grocery store and replace that with the formula I’ve been giving him. And about the vet he wasn’t very clear on what he was saying so we are going to switch the vet. About the worm medicine it is called clavamox and it says to give him some Every 12 hours.vet said he probably has worms because of the size of his stomach. He hates the medicine but he did poop right after I gave it to him. I’m not sure if I should stop the treatment or not cause it doesn’t look like there are any worms in the poop. As for the wet food I’m using fancy feast kitten food and plan on mixing in the goat milk with it. Again thank you so much. I really hope I can help this little baby the right way.

    #851145
    Janie
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    He does seem happy at least. He is very playful and purrs a lot when I pet him.

    #851148
    Anonymous
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    Clavamox is not a worming medicine. It is an antibiotic for infections. Does he have an infection? You need to contact the vet and find out why he put him on Clavamox and then get him a dose of wormer medicine.

    I’m glad he’s purring.

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