I found baby kittens in my barn

[Newbabykittens]

Hi.
I just need advice really. I have been taking care of 4 baby kittens since Wednesday. I found them crying in my barn and mother of the kittens was next to them but she already passed away. I spoke to vet over the phone as we don’t have vet close by, the said she probably passed away due to complications during labor. This is first time I’m taking care of kittens that young, they were only one or 2 days old and now they are about a week old.
2 of them doing very well gaining weight perfectly I feed them every 2h day and night (not easy I felt like zombie for the first few days)
The third one is not too bad is just tiny bit under weight but the fourth one is the one I worry about the most, the kitten is not gaining weight as it should, the kitten is still active but not consuming enough food
I watch many videos online and they said to switch to every 3h feeding and hopefully she will intake more food.
I am scared she will loose weight if I do that.

If you have any advice for me I would really appreciate it. I really want to give them the best care. I am also constantly worry that something will go wrong

 

[StefanZ]

we usually advice little but more often for the weak ones…
you can try with a little glucose sugar on the gum inside the lips shortly before feeding. it gives energhy and some calories.
in usa they use a droplet of white caro syrup as it may be difficult to get glucose / dextrose proper.

in what country are you?
what kmr do you use?
can you get raw goats milk?


tx for helping these small brethren of ours!

N Newbabykittens

 

[Crabbysquatch]

Can’t help much with the tiny kitten care but I’m sure you are doing everything you can. Thinking good thoughts for your little kittens.

 

[Newbabykittens]

we usually advice little but more often for the weak ones…
you can try with a little glucose sugar on the gum inside the lips shortly before feeding. it gives energhy and some calories.
in usa they use a droplet of white caro syrup as it may be difficult to get glucose / dextrose proper.

in what country are you?
what kmr do you use?
can you get raw goats milk?


tx for helping these small brethren of ours!

N Newbabykittens

I live in the UK
I started of with Royal canine milk powder but it was difficult to get in pet stores so I’m using Beaphar lactol
Unfortunately I cannot get goat milk
Will karo light corn syrup work?
I tried feeding every hour but the kitten was not interested, sometimes she drink good amount with the 2h feeding I’m doing and sometimes it’s very difficult to get her to drink more than 2-3ml

 

[Newbabykittens]

Can’t help much with the tiny kitten care but I’m sure you are doing everything you can. Thinking good thoughts for your little kittens.

Thank you

 

[Newbabykittens]

Forgot to add the kitten is about 7/8 days and his weigh is 124g

 

[StefanZ]

ok so try with this 3 hours. beaphar shoul be ok.

yes that syrup should work, but if you can get real dextrose / glucose sugar, is best.

 

[StefanZ]

Forgot to add the kitten is about 7/8 days and his weigh is 124g

that is not desperate little; but its daily raise which is most intereessant now. 10+ daily is good, shouldnt by lessvthan 6

 

[Newbabykittens]

that is not desperate little; but its daily raise which is most intereessant now. 10+ daily is good, shouldnt by lessvthan 6

His siblings weight is between 145g-168g

 

[Newbabykittens]

I read since he’s entering the second week the minimum weight should be 150g

 

[Newbabykittens]

ok so try with this 3 hours. beaphar shoul be ok.

yes that syrup should work, but if you can get real dextrose / glucose sugar, is best.

I looked online but not sure which one to get I don’t want to make it worse
Someone said tiny bit of honey works
Does it?

 

[Newbabykittens]

ok so try with this 3 hours. beaphar shoul be ok.

yes that syrup should work, but if you can get real dextrose / glucose sugar, is best.

will this be ok?

 

[StefanZ]

I think so. This is not the same as sold in sweden, but should be. Dextrose Its the commercial name for glucose sugar.

 

[StefanZ]

I looked online but not sure which one to get I don’t want to make it worse
Someone said tiny bit of honey works
Does it?

yes, honey should work too, half of honey is glucose, the other half fructose.

 

[Newbabykittens]

yes, honey should work too, half of honey is glucose, the other half fructose.

Do I just get little honey and rub it on his gums?

 

[StefanZ]

Take this Laraska dextrose, if you can get it.

Useful in many emergency situations,
and also for human use, as mild sweetener in bakery etc

 

[StefanZ]

Do I just get little honey and rub it on his gums?

yes, that is the idea. You can also solve in warmish water, and rub on the honey water...

But as said, can you get the laraska dextrose, use it. It seems to be the Real Thing.

 

[Newbabykittens]

Take this Laraska dextrose, if you can get it.

Useful in many emergency situations,
and also for human use, as mild sweetener in bakery etc

I will order it

 

[fionasmom]

Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's Life - TheCatSite
Premature Kittens: The Comprehensive Guide To Care - TheCatSite
Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives) - TheCatSite
The Ultimate Kitten Care Guide - Top Tips for Raising Happy Kittens - TheCatSite
These articles will give a great deal of information

Kitten Care - Home — Kitten Lady
This is a very helpful website dedicated to kitten care

 

[StefanZ]

I live in the UK
I started of with Royal canine milk powder

Re RC milk powder. Its a good kmr, but may sometimes give constipation. The trick is to dilute a little more than recommended on the label.