Babies!!

[Bkitty]

My hubby just called me and went out on the river to do some night fishing. He stumbled upon a sac of half drowned kittens-3 of them. He rescued them and is on his way home. He says they are fiesty and wet and look hungry. They look to be about 4-5days old. I ran to Petco and bought bottles and milk replacement and a cage. Im am going to have my hands full nursing them. Please what else is there that I need to know? I hope I can save them and then get them a good home. My heart is broken who would do such a thing?!!! Any advice is appreciated.

[opus88]

are you using a warm cloth to gently wipe their little anus's to stimulate a poopy?.....have to replace a mommy's actions :)

[Bkitty]

The Vet is going to hook us up with bottles and formula. My hubby finally told me there were 2 other babies in the pillow case that were dead. They are doing good. They have urinated but no poopy yet. Im kinda worried about that. I need to do some more research..

[AppleBr]

Forum is interesting today! Lots of news...
Dont want to take your time. Just want to congratulate you for your new babies and all the hard good job you're doing...
I cant help you about the bottles - I never hand fed kittens!
Its also good to know they are doing well and your adults are helping
Maybe they help Beener feel better someway later on,who knows?

[opus88]

great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

do you think perhaps the formula maybe just a little too thick?

[Bkitty]

I still cant figure out the nipples on the bottle. I made the small "x" in the nipple but if you hold it upside down I cant squeeze the formula out. Do they suck it out? Is it "one way"?

[Bkitty]

Oh Boy! Im exhausted! They were dried,cuddled, fed and massaged all night. I just got them tucked in again. They are eating good and pottying. I have my hands full. My other boys (Beener, Zachary, Pepper, Milo & Gizmo) are also a big help as they snuggle with them. Milo hisses and growls a little. They are lil piggies. Try and get to the vet today or tomm. Thanks!