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Hi everyone, looks like someone tossed a sick kitten over our fence. It's eyes are goopy, and it's a little cold, but otherwise looks okay. Any suggestions?
Thanks! No goats milk easily available, but can get some KMR.Defleasing necessary either by brushing or bath with dawn soap. Do you have access to goats milk? Otherwise spme kmr - this by PetAg in powder is best. About 100 ml a day.
Be sure kitten is warm.
I think it is malnourished.The weight indicates the kitten is only about 3 weeks old, but it could just be malnourished.
Will get one soon!Can you post a picture please?
She has incisors, canines, and some molars. Offered some watered down Gerber baby food and she lapped that up, then used the litter box.Does the kitten have baby teeth? Will it eat soft wet food?
Fear not, no cows milk, will get KMR.You'll definitely need kitten formula or goat's milk. No cow's milk - cats are lactose intolerant and cannot digest it.
Will do!Please update.
It's just chicken. Don't worry, I know all about *not* feeding onions and garlic to animals! Kind of a pet peeve of mine... lots of poultry people think it's good for their birds.Just a tip- Gerber's baby food meat meals are very good for kittens, just be sure it doesn't contain any onions or garlic.
I figured it might be better that the canned food.Awesome! Gerber baby food is an excellent and easily digestible source of protein for now. You can give it without water added. I weaned my kittens with it.
How much should a six week old weigh?Yes, she looks about 6 weeks, especially since she's eating on her own.
Source: http://members.petfinder.com/~PA16/kittenage.html
- Under one week- Eyes shut, ears flat to head, skin looks pinkish. Part of umbilical cord may still be attached. Weight < 4oz.
- 1 week-10 days- Eyes beginning to open, ears still flat. A kitten this age is smaller than your hand. 4 to 6oz weight.
- 2 weeks- Eyes open bright blue color, kittens will crawl a bit on their tummies, and basically just sleep and nurse. No teeth yet. 6 to 8oz. weight.
- 3 weeks- Eyes are fully open, ears are erect, teeth are becoming visible, may just be begining to come through the gums Kittens this age are just starting to walk and will be very wobbly. 8 to 12 oz weight.
- 4-5 weeks- Kittens have begun to pounce and leap. Kittens this age will begin to eat regular cat food, and will begin to use a litter box. They are still quite small at this age. they will weigh anywhere from 1/2 lb to 1 lb.
- 6-7 weeks- Kittens are quite active and weigh about 1 pound to 1 an 1/2 pounds Their eye color, changes from blue to its permanent color. May still be friendly and approach people. Very playful at this stage.
- 8 weeks- Kittens this age weigh approximately 1 and 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds. If they have not been exposed to humans, they will likely be feral and unapproachable.
Adorable! I can tell she's going to grow into a lovely cat!Looking better I think:
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Thanks. She is really sweet.Adorable! I can tell she's going to grow into a lovely cat!