Umbilical cord and sexing questions

[Gizziejo]

Hi all, it has been like 25 years since raising my last kitten and I am a bit out of the loop.

Last Sunday I received a 1 day old kitten that was found in a yard and left overnight to see if mom would come back. So far things are going pretty well (except for constipation).

Last night I think the umbilical cord got stuck on a blanket and came off. It doesn't look too bad but I'm wondering if I need to do anything or worry about it.

Second I am terrible at sexing kittens this young. I think it is a girl but maybe someone can tell me for sure?
Thanks in advance!
Ellyn

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi
I don't know for sure at this age, but possibly a little boy?

There may be something to help re; constipation here;

Kitten Care - View All — Kitten Lady

 

[StanAndAlf]

I am also guessing boy.

For the umbilical cord, be careful as infection readily enters this site if the cord comes off too soon. Try gently wiping the area with some diluted betadine a couple of times a day.

The constipation is pretty common when introducing formula to young kittens, so try giving him a slightly weaker mix for a day or so and then work up to full concentration.

I would also talk with a vet about whether you need to supplement colostrum.

Don't forget temperature is key. Warm kitten and warm milk equals happy and healthy baby. Best of luck!

 

[Sarthur2]

Gender will be easier to tell in a few weeks.

I would not weaken the formula, but add a couple of drops of olive oil to each feeding. This keeps things soft and moving.

Cleaning the naval with betadine is a good idea, and apply Neosporin liberally 2-3 times a day.

Keep the baby on a heating pad set on low and covered with a towel, as well as the formula should be warm when fed. Add a heartbeat plush toy for kitten to snuggle if possible.

Weigh daily to make sure kitten gains 6-10 grams a day or more. Feed around the clock every 2 hours.

Check out this link:
Syringe Feeding — Kitten Lady

Thank you for fostering, and keep us posted!

G Gizziejo

 

[Gizziejo]

Thanks all, I had already tried the olive oil and have read and watched everything from the kitten lady. It is being kept on a heating pad (not directly) and has a heartbeat kitty (thanks for the sale Amazon Prime day).

This morning I made the formula with pedialyte and got a hard little poop pebble this morning and so far so good on weight gains.

 

[Sarthur2]

Wonderful! Continuing with the olive oil will help.

 

[Carlos Emmanuel]

Hi all, it has been like 25 years since raising my last kitten and I am a bit out of the loop.

Last Sunday I received a 1 day old kitten that was found in a yard and left overnight to see if mom would come back. So far things are going pretty well (except for constipation).

Last night I think the umbilical cord got stuck on a blanket and came off. It doesn't look too bad but I'm wondering if I need to do anything or worry about it.

Second I am terrible at sexing kittens this young. I think it is a girl but maybe someone can tell me for sure?
Thanks in advance!
Ellyn
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Hello, it's been a while since you made this post, so the cat has grown well. Is he/she male or female? I was really curious.

 

[Gizziejo]

Hello, it's been a while since you made this post, so the cat has grown well. Is he/she male or female? I was really curious.

Indeed, SHE is about five months old and doing great...not spoiled at all. Her name is Pepper Potts and we ended up keeping her.

 

[tabbytom]

econd I am terrible at sexing kittens this young. I think it is a girl but maybe someone can tell me for sure?

If the urinal opening is a slit, it's a gal and if it's a round opening, it's a boy.

 

[Carlos Emmanuel]

Indeed, SHE is about five months old and doing great...not spoiled at all. Her name is Pepper Potts and we ended up keeping her.
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How beautiful, congratulations!

 

[Furballsmom]

great...not spoiled at all.

LoL
What an absolutely darling little doll baby!