2 day old kittens, young mom disinterested in caring for them.

I am thrilled and grateful for all of the advice, links, and warm support expressed by so many members, so quickly. I obviously came to the right place. Thank you Buttercup, Skyron, Moonshadow, EC Brown, Duchess-Gabriel, and every one for your kind help. I’ve been busy reading, preparing kitten glop, and mostly taking care of Fuzzy’s five. For clarification, here’s a recap: I Fuzzy’s moma’s name is “China”. She has a short black coat and beautiful green eyes, and gave birth to Fuzzy 10 1/2 months ago. She mysteriously showed up on my property with 4 other cats, and I started feeding them. China bonded quickly and is sweet and affectionate. Fuzzy iike her mom, is all black, but with long hair and gold eyes . From the day she was born, Fuzzy and I have shared a unique emotional bond. (more on this later). 3 evenings ago, both China and Fuzzy came to me for help, China mother and daughter gave birth that night, delivering 5 kittens each for a grand total of 10 babies. Fuzzy had 3 of her kits in my arms. I didn’t know she was pregnant, as she is still growing and has long hair. I think that Fuzzy is a bit young to be a mother, and is still traumatized from the birthing process. She is reluctant to nurse her babies,, curl up with them or care for them. She doesn’t react when they cry, and took off all day yesterday. I fortunately found your site and began rotating Fuzzy’s kits to China, one at a time to nurse.

Now, for an update

I am thrilled and grateful for all of the advice, links, and warm support expressed by so many members, so quickly. I obviously came to the right place. Thank you Buttercup, Skyron, Moonshadow, EC Brown, Duchess-Gabriel, and every one for your kind help. I’ve been busy reading, preparing kitten glop, and mostly taking care of Fuzzy’s five. For clarification, here’s a recap: Fuzzy’s moma’s name is “China”. She has a short black coat and beautiful green eyes, and gave birth to Fuzzy 10 1/2 months ago. She mysteriously showed up on my property with 4 other cats, and I started feeding them. China bonded quickly and is sweet and affectionate. Fuzzy iike her mom, is all black, but with long hair and gold eyes . From the day she was born, Fuzzy and I have shared a unique emotional bond. (more on this later). 3 evenings ago, both China and Fuzzy came to me for help, China was obviously ready to deliver a new litter. Within hours of each other, mother and daughter gave birth that night, delivering 5 kittens each for a grand total of 10 babies. Fuzzy had 3 of her kits in my arms, (ever hear of such a thing?) I didn’t know she was pregnant, as she is still growing and has long hair. I think that Fuzzy is a bit young to be a mom, and is still traumatized from the birthing process. She is reluctant to nurse her babies,, curl up with them or care for them. She doesn’t react when they cry, and took off all day yesterday. I fortunately found your site and began rotating Fuzzy’s kits with their grandma China, one at a time,to nurse.

Now, for an update: There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Fuzzy finally returned last evening, seemingly a changed woman. She got in the nest with her babies and commenced nursing and grooming them. She likes when I sit down next to her, pet and gently talk to her. She is loving and purrs, and rolls over on her back, making it easier for me to examine her more thoroughly. I observed that the two teats furthest away from her head did not seem to be letting her milk down, were too firm, and none of the kits tried to nurse from them. I applied a warm compresses last night and this morning, and will watch for improvement. She stayed with her kittens all night. I’m hopeful that she’s coming around and is going to be able to nurture her babies after all. Kitten Glop is a hit with Fuzzy and China. I will continue to provide you with up dates.

I’m using my new 4G device, given to me by a good friend 2 months ago. I’ ve had little experience using a PC, or the internet,so I’m still experiencing an uphill learning curve, which for the most part, I enjoy and find amazing. Your site is my first blog, and has been totally positive and rewarding. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that you are based in NZ. I know very little about your country, but I feel strongly that the best lamb in the world comes from New Zealand. I plan to educate myself about your homeland, as I want to know more.

I will start learning how to use this devices camera and take pictures of China, Fuzzy, and the babies to share with you. The photos already posted on your site by everyone are really beautiful.