newborn kitten, missing rear legs¿?

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  • #586280
    jcat
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    I think Sky’s advice about gauze around the stumps is the best idea. If it’s ooze, then kitten is not likely to die from it, poor little one.

    #586281
    Skyron
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    from the bleeding you are describing, the flour could work.

    #586282
    robk0220
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    this is so different than what we’re used to dealing with… chickens are easier, way easier. we have almost 60 birds, and have dealt with all kinds of their “incidents”, but this is our first kitten emergency. the 5 week old we had to hold his mama down so he could start nursing, but once she got the idea of it, she did everything right and took care of him.

    #586283
    jcat
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    Is that mother cat still around? (Not sure from your description if she was feral or a bit more friendly.) It’s possible she would accept these kittens as well and be a great foster mum for this litter and that would help their chances (and lessen your work) considerably.

    However, if she is feral then she will bring the kittens up feral as well. If you’re happy to trap, neuter and return these cats then that’s not such a problem. If you want to socialise these kittens and find them good homes, then you would be best hand-raising.

    #586284
    robk0220
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    yes the other mama cat is still around, mostly friendly, until we tried to introduce her to the kittens. we had already thought of foster mom, but it’s apparently not to be. the real mama is around too, we tried to get her to at least nurse them, and that was another no way.

    #586285
    jcat
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    That’s a shame. But, on the bright side, if you hand-raise, these kittens have a better chance of finding a good home.

    #586286
    robk0220
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    we have a bunch that hang around. they keep the mice away from the chicken feed, and they don’t bother the chickens, so we really don’t mind them. plus it’s entertaining to watch them chasing each other and jumping into the trees and such…

    #586287
    Skyron
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    you should have them spayed/neutered. A few kitties can translate into a huge problem over a year or two. I’ve seen a feral colony start with one lone female, and reach a number of 58 within two years. And its horrible, the diseases they get and die of.

    #586288
    robk0220
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    i would love to, but at $350 each x 5 cats…

    #586289

    Definitely a spendy proposition! Are there any low-cost spay/neuter clinics in your area?

    Sorry to hear that the other mom cat wouldn’t foster your new little ones.

    #586290
    jcat
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    Yes, or check with the Humane Society or your local Trap, Neuter, Return group. I’m sure you’d be able to find someone to help. Hope so.

    Check these sites out:

    http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html

    http://neuterspay.org/

    http://www.petsandanimals.org/spayneuter_services.html

    http://www.doghause.com/spaywhere.asp

    http://cat-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/free-and-low-cost-spay-neuter-clinics

    http://www.squidoo.com/low_cost_or_free_spay_and_neuter

    and google for low-cost clinics in your area.

    #586291
    pucca
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    You are awesome for taking her the the vet tmw- poor thing must be in bad pain. Remember, if you have to let her go, you are sparing her suffering.

    #586292
    robk0220
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    Unfortunatley, the poor little one didn’t make it through the night. the other kitten, however, seems to be fine, and feisty. the heating pad trick doesn’t seem to work with this one, as I have resorted to using my 1000° heat gun to warm towels to wrap the kitten in. at least it sleeps and eats some then lol

    thanks everyone for the help

    #586293
    jcat
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    You’re welcome. Thank you for looking after these little ones. I am sorry the little one slipped away but I do not think s/he could have made it in any case.

    #586294
    Kelsykin
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    The injured one was doing ok at 4 am when I got him/her to eat .8 ml of formula. The injured one was a bit weak, but I figured if s/he could make it to this morning we could have gotten him/her to a vet. I was up most of the night feeding both kittens.

    Now I have to go and give the poor little thing a proper burial.

    #586295
    jcat
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    Again, I’m so sorry. At least the poor little thing was kept warm and safe and as comfortable as possible.

    #586296
    robk0220
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    and, we just found #3 laying in a puddle out in the rain.

    #586297

    I’m so sorry. Poor little mite.

    #586298
    pucca
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    Is #3 alive? 🙁 Sorry about the little sweetheart- he/she knew love and comfort because of you.

    #586299
    Skyron
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    If #3 is alive, please make sure he is warmed up before you try to feed him anything. And the first feed should be pedialyte once he’s warmed up. If he can keep the pedialyte in, you can start feeding kmr.

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