I have three kittens that are 6 1/2 weeks old and all seem to be healthy, playful and happy. I have been offering kitten food and water throughout the day and treating them with kitten milk at night (finishing off a can). Mama is still nursing. Weights are still going up, although some just a bit from day to day. They play hard, sleep deep and then it all repeats. The first two that were born eat what is offered. However the youngest one who was actually born only a few minutes later, will eat nothing that is offered. In fact, he will shy away from it. I have even dipped my finger in the milk and rubbed it on his lips to no avail. He is energetic and playful with Mama, siblings and our family. His weight is down 6 grams tonight, but I suspect that it will pop up again tomorrow. My question is this.... Is this normal? Will Mama teach him? Is he just a slow learner? I had planed to take all of them to the vet on the 7th week to have Mama fixed and babies looked over, but I feel like I can't do this if the little guy (Edmond), has learn to eat on his own. Also, his new home is waiting for his arrival, but I can't let them have him if he can't eat by himself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Wendy
Oh, the weights are as follows.... 1st born is 1038 grams, 2nd born is 840 grams and the 3rd is 919 grams. Hope this helps.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Wendy
Oh, the weights are as follows.... 1st born is 1038 grams, 2nd born is 840 grams and the 3rd is 919 grams. Hope this helps.