Sick 2 Wk Old Kittens

[goldsberry]

Yes, I have been calling him Roly Poly because of how much he likes to roll around on his back and grab your fingers. He is a sweet heart and I really hope he makes it.

 

[Sarthur2]

Great he is nursing mama!

Are you able to weigh him daily to make sure he gains 6-10 grams?

 

[goldsberry]

All I have to weigh him with is a food scale, and it just shows 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 increments. So yesterday he was 1lb 13oz and 1/8th. Should the 1/8th be increasing daily or more like every other day?

 

[Sarthur2]

He should gain about a quarter of an ounce every day, ideally. That's about 11 grams.

 

[StefanZ]

2/8 Oz is Ok. 1/8 better than nothing but not good.

 

[goldsberry]

Just an update, he's been gaining weight alright and he seems to be feeling much better! He's very people positive, he loves snuggling already and likes to be held whenever he's not with mama. Normally I rehome any kittens I get, but this guy may have stolen my heart...except I really don't need a 6th cat!

 

[Sarthur2]

He's so cute! Of course you need a sixth cat!

 

[mazie]

There is no way you can let that cutie pie go. He is looking so healthy and adorable!!

 

[goldsberry]

Weighed him today and he's 1lb 14oz and 3/8ths. He feels a little skinny lately, is he gaining enough?

 

[goldsberry]

He's losing weight! Ilb 10oz and 1/4th today! do I need to take over feeding again?

 

[Sarthur2]

How old is he now?

What, how much, and how often is he eating?

 

[goldsberry]

He is around 4 weeks I think? He stays with his adopted mom pretty much all day and night. He comes out to cuddle with me and to take a few bites of wet food, but other than that he's just been eating from mom. Today and yesterday he's seemed more lethargic. He comes out for cuddles and just wants to climb on top my face and sleep. He finished all his medicines and I don't see any sign of illness.

 

[Sarthur2]

Okay, since he's lost weight, you should definitely supplement him.

He may be having a growth spurt, but he still needs to be gaining, as he likely will not eat soft foods well until 5-6 weeks old.

 

[goldsberry]

Argh! I can't get him to gain weight. He eats very little at a time. Maybe 2 mls, and then within the next hour has diarrhea. The vet restarted him on Albon, but he's still not eating well and now his diarrhea has turned bloody. Is it just because his poor bum is sore? I've been feeding him every hour, maybe even every 30 minutes. Should I back off because of the blood? I'll make him another vet appointment asap. He's 1lb 9oz as of today.

 

[Sarthur2]

Oh dear! Yes, he needs to see the vet. The blood may be from bacterial infection, or he may have parasites.

The albon is excellent! You should ask the vet for Panacur as well for possible parasites.

Can you see the vet today? Perhaps they would let you pick up Panacur even without an appointment if you call in.

You can use coconut oil on his sore bottom.

Feeding every hour should be good.

How old is he now? Can you post a new picture?

 

[goldsberry]

He's been dewormwd with strongoid twice now. We're heading to the vet in an hour. 1Lb 8oz as of just now. I'm heart broken. He's acting energtic still. He acts like he's starving but only takes a few bites/gulps and then keeps turning his head away. Mostly he just wants to be held and cuddled.

For age he's probably 4 1/2 weeks, getting close to 5. Is he old enough to have the tomlyn high calorie gel?

 

[Sarthur2]

His weight is actually good! 1.5 pounds is about right for 5 weeks.

He can have the gel now. He should be interested in soft food soon. Try Gerber turkey meat baby food.

The diarrhea is worrisome though. Are you using powdered KMR?

Glad you are seeing the vet today.

He is just precious!

 

[sunshineclare]

He's so cute! Of course you need a sixth cat!

The 6th cat needs you, too xx Thank you for all you are doing xxx

 

[Sarthur2]

goldsberry

What did the vet do for his diarrhea?

 

[goldsberry]

Vet is keeping him on the Albon, gave him fortiflora, and also shots for me to inject daily. She also gave me a/d wet food to feed him. They did a fecal and found no parasites, just infection. They said it was upset gut bacteria? But she said if he doesn't gain some weight it could be a problem and that I needed to make sure to feed every hour for the next 48hrs.