I have two approx. 8 day old kittens. The mama cat left them in a chicken coop where they were in danger of getting pecked severely. She did not come back for them after they were moved near the coop, but no longer in the nest. I've been bottle feeding them for 2 days. The smallest has not learned to use the bottle and chews on the nipple and attempts to pull it very deep into his mouth. He has developed pneumonia. Our vet started him on Amoxicillian and I've switched to 100% syringe feeding so I have control of what goes into his mouth. Does he have any chance at all? No fever, just wheezy sounding.
The bigger kitty is eating fine, but I cannot get him to poop despite stimulation. I've used cotton balls, gauze, cotton rounds, paper towels with no luck. Any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
The bigger kitty is eating fine, but I cannot get him to poop despite stimulation. I've used cotton balls, gauze, cotton rounds, paper towels with no luck. Any suggestions? Thank you for your time.