Is this normal?

[tiffr]

What kind of oil is recommended?

One of them already has kind of runny poops, should I keep the oil out of his food?

 

[IndyJones]

I've heard virgin olive oil is what you use. Use only a tiny bit! Only a couple drops.

 

[tiffr]

Okay! A tummy rub also helped!

 

[tiffr]

Why do you guys think their weight gain slowed down? Do you think they're okay? They are 17 days old.
3/23
pig- 316 g
Fawkes- 254 g
hedwig- 274 g
3/24
Hedwig- 286 g
Fawkes- 286 g
Pig- 350 g
3/25
Pig- 356 g
Fawkes- 292 g
Hedwig- 300 g

 

[Sarthur2]

Pig has gained 40 grams over 2 days. Pig weighs 12.5 ounces.

Fawkes has gained 38 grams over 2 days. Fawkes weighs 10.3 ounces.

Hedwig has gained 26 grams over 2 days. Hedwig weighs 10.5 ounces.

Kittens should weigh 8 ounces at 16 days old. Yours are 17 days old. Your kittens exceed these goals.

They should weigh 12 ounces at 21 days old, and 16 ounces at 30 days.

Additionally, kittens should gain 6-10 grams a day. Your kittens have far exceeded that on average.

Your kittens are healthy and growing well. [emoji]128077[/emoji]

 

[tiffr]

At this age i usually feed every 2-3 hours but they don't eat much at 3 hours... so for the last couple days, I have been feeding them every 4 hours. Is 4 hours okay or should I give every 3 hours a try again?

 

[Sarthur2]

Every 4 hours is fine if they are not crying for food sooner.

Pig needs 16 mLs per feeding.

Fawkes and Hedwig need 14 mLs each per feeding.

 

[tiffr]

Okay. I think they eat plenty, but i will measure out their food.

 

[tiffr]

1cc = 1ml... right?

 

[Sarthur2]

Correct!

 

[tiffr]

Okay, perfect! Thanks.

 

[dustydiamond1]

You are a wonderful person doing a wonderful job.They are beautiful! 

 

[tiffr]

Thank you!!!

 

[tiffr]

Pig eats well, but does not eat enough at most feedings. I do seconds with all the kittens.. sometimes he eats a bunch and sometimes he eats very little.

 

[Sarthur2]

He is your biggest kitten. Nothing to wory about. He's fine.

 

[tiffr]

Lol okay thank you. I stress way to much when this is suppose to be fun, but i have had some bad experiences with kittens and some good ones.

 

[tiffr]

How can i stop Hedwig from sucking on his siblings genitals? I don't want to separate then because he would be by himself and he loves his siblings. He's always making sure he cuddles with someone.

 

[Sarthur2]

You may have to separate. Permanent damage can be done to the genitals. Try to offer a corner of a cloth soaked in KMR to suckle instead.

 

[tiffr]

okay thank you. he only does it around feeding time

 

[tiffr]

Okay... So Fawkes lost 6 grams but has been eating good so... He did poop a lot today, he still has diarrhea, but it's pretty thick. That's why they are on this food. So should I talk to the vet or just make sure he eats enough?