New Kittens

[laurenjayne89x]

I’m in the U.S. and don’t know. Can you ask your vet?

I called the vet he said to wash with salt water and see how it is tomorrow. He knows that I don't drive so to take them all to the vets isn't easy plus Matilda hates the carrier so gets so stressed I'm worried she wouldn't cope. Ive not noticed anymore since ive cleaned it but ill see how it is in the morning and if its worse ill get it seen too.

 

[Sarthur2]

Is there not a similar product available online in your country? We can order it without prescription here.

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Is there not a similar product available online in your country? We can order it without prescription here.

I cant seem to find anything online which is annoying! Ive spoke to a friend who is a breeder and she mentioned optrex infected eye drops? Anything I need to look out for with the eye? Don't want it to be the start of something bad.

 

[Sarthur2]

Just watch for the eye sticking shut and with green or yellow mucus. That indicates bacterial infection that requires antibiotic ointment or drops.

 

[GlitterKittie]

I’ve known people use the optrex but I personally haven’t. I think you are better off sticking with the salt water overnight, reviewing in the morning then following the advice of your vet

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Ok ill see how it all is tomorrow. What can cause an eye infection? I feel awful that she has it

 

[laurenjayne89x]

So good news the eye is clear and looks fine phew!
Just weighed them they are 2 weeks old today
Tabby 366grams
Tabby and white 313 grams.

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Hi everyone as you know I've been calling both kittens girls but can you confirm as I'm questioning whether I'm right now!

 

[laurenjayne89x]

New kitten update both are doing great and the biggest one is now 448grams! the smaller one is 378 grams and they are now 18 days old I'm pretty sure they are both girls!

 

[aliceneko]

Glad to hear they are doing well! It looks like they're girls to me from the photos above.

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Glad to hear they are doing well! It looks like they're girls to me from the photos above.

Thank you I thought so but with the darker one it made me question as she is fluffier and its harder to see when do their ears start coming up? Cant believe the size difference too!

 

[aliceneko]

Thank you I thought so but with the darker one it made me question as she is fluffier and its harder to see when do their ears start coming up? Cant believe the size difference too!

I had to Google, since I've never had much experience with newborn kittens, but the internet tells me that their ears should start showing at ages 2/3 weeks.

 

[laurenjayne89x]

New pictures x

 

[laurenjayne89x]

For some added kitten cuteness. She cant quite figure me out yet

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Kittens are 3 weeks old today weights are now 407grams and 488grams. Both moving and playing around following mum everywhere especially when she is eating! Notice the size difference!

 

[GlitterKittie]

How is that spotty belly doing? Beautiful girls

 

[laurenjayne89x]

How is that spotty belly doing? Beautiful girls

Still lovely and spotty

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Hi everyone just a quick question when do kittens start slowing down with their weight gain? They are now up and walking everywhere in there area and playing great with each other too. Mum is leaving them more often but still feeding regularly. Does this mean their weights slow down and when do you stop checking that they are gaining at least 10 grams a day?

 

[Sarthur2]

Weight gain is rapid the first 6 months for kittens. Continue to weigh until they reach a pound or so and begin weaning. Once they begin eating food they will grow and gain even faster.

Kittens should weigh one pound at 4 weeks, and 2 pounds at 8 weeks, so need to gain about 4 ounces per week. They should gain about a pound a month the first 6 months.

 

[laurenjayne89x]

Ok great both are over 1 pound already and are 4 weeks in 4 days time. I'm still weighing daily but its becoming more and more difficult they move so much!