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Now I know that this was not exactly smart, so please do not flame me. I am trying to do the right thing, and I really would like the advice of those who have been there!
My son has been begging for a cat for years, so when I saw a sign on the side of the road I pulled over. The owner told me the kittens were ready to go, and were eating and drinking on their own. I was so scattered with trying to keep my kids in check, that I did not ask him anymore questions. Thankfully, I took his number.
When we got home and noticed the kitten was not eating well, we called him. It turns out she was only about a month old. The next day I took her to the vet, and was given some specialty food. She told me that it was not necessary to bottle feed her, but to get some replacement milk. We have been very good about making sure she eats every 4 hours, and she is growing. She is also very playful, and has not given us any reason to be concerned that she is not eating well enough.
I felt sorry for her since she did not have anyone to play with, so I went back and picked up a sibling for her today. I am shocked by the difference in size between our first kitten and the second. They were the same size a week ago.
What might I be doing wrong, and what can I do to help her grow? I am worried about her!
My son has been begging for a cat for years, so when I saw a sign on the side of the road I pulled over. The owner told me the kittens were ready to go, and were eating and drinking on their own. I was so scattered with trying to keep my kids in check, that I did not ask him anymore questions. Thankfully, I took his number.
When we got home and noticed the kitten was not eating well, we called him. It turns out she was only about a month old. The next day I took her to the vet, and was given some specialty food. She told me that it was not necessary to bottle feed her, but to get some replacement milk. We have been very good about making sure she eats every 4 hours, and she is growing. She is also very playful, and has not given us any reason to be concerned that she is not eating well enough.
I felt sorry for her since she did not have anyone to play with, so I went back and picked up a sibling for her today. I am shocked by the difference in size between our first kitten and the second. They were the same size a week ago.
What might I be doing wrong, and what can I do to help her grow? I am worried about her!