Mom came around a few weeks ago. And we discovered a few days ago. She has 4 kittens. They were in our garden shed. I guess I cleaned to well. They moved out and have been hiding in different piles of wood/pallets in the yard. Dd was able to catch this one. Dh trapped 2. But they got away when dd picked it up. Door came open. I feel bad this little one is alone. He is eating wet food I watered down. Will he be ok without mom? Hoping to catch her. I'm trying to find a trap.
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How Old Is This Kitten?
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The kitten looks to be maybe 6 weeks old. Since he's eating wet food on his own he will be okay, though he's young to separate. Don't put him back though; you'll never catch him again.
Are the other kittens still out there with mom?
Put food out for them. They are surely hungry, and perhaps you can trap them soon. Feed without trapping initially so they build trust.
Are the other kittens still out there with mom?
Put food out for them. They are surely hungry, and perhaps you can trap them soon. Feed without trapping initially so they build trust.
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Ty I feel bad. But won't put him back. I'm hoping to catch his siblings and mom tomorrow. How often and how much does he need? It's been 6 years since my others were kittens and they got food from mom for way past 6 weeks
He needs access to dry kitten chow 24/7, and water. He needs small wet food meals 4-6 times a day at this age. he should be able to use a small litter box once you show him.
Keep us posted!
Keep us posted!
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You need to begin putting him in the litter box before and after meals, and other times throughout the day. Take a little front paw and show him how to dig.
Make sure the box is nearby. He should catch on quickly once he's shown, but he's a baby, so he might have an occasional accident.
Make sure the box is nearby. He should catch on quickly once he's shown, but he's a baby, so he might have an occasional accident.
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Great news! I hope you get the others soon too!
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I haven't been able to get the other 2. But may be that's a good thing. I'm concerned about the two I did take. If they are going to be well enough if they are not getting mom's milk anymore? They eat fine. But worried about other things her milk provided
Go ahead and buy a can of powdered PetAg kitten formula (KMR). You can give them a couple dishes a day to lap up and it will give them the extra they were getting from mom.
It's good they have each other.
Are mom and the other kittens still around? Are you feeding them?
It's good they have each other.
Are mom and the other kittens still around? Are you feeding them?
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How much of what to give whom?
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Formula for the kittens
A couple of dishes a day is fine. Maybe a half cup to split.
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Awesome! 
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Are they using the litter box?
Just make sure their bottoms are clean.
You can brush them daily. A toothbrush will feel like mom's tongue.
Just make sure their bottoms are clean.
You can brush them daily. A toothbrush will feel like mom's tongue.
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I gave them a bowl to share last night about 1:30am They didn't finish it. Now gave them a small amount. They licked a little. But maybe not hungry.
This morning the striped one(lillian) was tired and didn't eat much. She doesn't seem as active and happy today. She loved the toothbrush and when I hold and pet her she purrs. The gray one(Levi) is full of energy.
Lillians eyes are a little watery and sneezed a bit.
They had eaten some of the dry food I left out last night.
This morning the striped one(lillian) was tired and didn't eat much. She doesn't seem as active and happy today. She loved the toothbrush and when I hold and pet her she purrs. The gray one(Levi) is full of energy.
Lillians eyes are a little watery and sneezed a bit.
They had eaten some of the dry food I left out last night.
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Ok they did finish the milk. But the brother is playing to rough attacking the sister. He needs a time out lol. She seems better and is eating some dry food. As I type. Hopefully they will still be hungry at 2:30 as i rather they ate wet food.
