any one got experience....

[medwaysv]

....of new born kittens
was woken at 7.30 this morn by the neighbour whos cat was expecting
what a palarva
the neighbours mother who is quite ill saw the cat giving birth and unfortunatly came over with one of her attacks and collapsed...the son came rushing down stairs and see his mother on the floor,he turned round and see also the cat giving birth
suprisingly..he's a big fella...but he also decided to come over all funny and proceeded to throw up in a panic
to cut a long story short, the cat has decided to reject her kittens.
so far even since this morning she has only had two kittens that we know of..for all we know she may have given birth to others but if she has we dont know where they are.
we phoned the vet but all they told us to do was get some animal milk from the petshop and try them with that...which they seem to take too
after several attempts to reunite cat with kittens its for deffo that the mother is not interested
can any offer any advice on hand rearing kittens cause we aint got a clue

cheers folks

[lynw]

Phone the RSPCA or cats protection league who should be able to advise. Failing that phone the vets first thing tomorrow.

Im presuming you are also googling - there is info out there. Try http://www.fabcats.org/handrearing.html for starters.

[Lissa]

One big problem for new-born kittens, especially at this time of year, is fleas. A bad enough infestation can literally suck the kitten dry :shock:

Frontline spray can be used on kittens from two days old. Just spray some on some cotton wool and rub them all over with it. You'll need to see a vet to get it though, you can't just buy it. And it is fairly expensive, around £15 quid for the bottle, but one treatment lasts for around 3 moths, so one bottle goes a long way.

[medwaysv]

thanks lynn & lissa for the advice

Have been looking through the net for advice but they don't always give the practical advice that maybe someone having gone through same situation might have :D

Been feeding on demand, which pet shop suggested we should do.

any other advice, suggestions that might help these little fellas will be greatly received.

[Lissa]

Another thought...............you'll need to simulate the washing that a mother would do to the kittens, paying special attention to the stomach....the motion and stimulation on the mother's tongue on the stomach area is what triggers the kittens to pass urine..and they need to pee! The mother will actually lick that as it's passed, but again, damp cotton wool will do the job.

[Lissa]

Found this for you

http://www.cat77.org.uk/articles/rearing.htm

[BabyJ]

Thanks Lissa that's a really good link!

In case anyone wants to see... not very good pics but I think you can see how small they are... they're in a roses tin!

http://upload4.postimage.org/675325/SP_A0233.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/675325/photo_hosting.html)

One Tabby and one black & white

[Lissa]

Aaaw.......................so cute :D

One of the few things that can make me feel all warm and fuzzy is kittens :D

[BabyJ]

Here's a better pic....

http://upload4.postimage.org/675388/SP_A0235.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/675388/photo_hosting.html)


I know, gorgeous aren't they?!?!!?

[TVR_Tracy]

Here's a better pic....

http://upload4.postimage.org/675388/SP_A0235.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/675388/photo_hosting.html)


I know, gorgeous aren't they?!?!!?

They are so beautiful, I hope they make it :)

All the best with those little cuties :)

[medwaysv]

thanks folks
they seem to be getting stronger..i know the 1st 24 hours are crucial so hopefuly they'll be ok tommorow

[Tara]

Fingers crossed for them poor little things

[medwaysv]

aint it funny that all replys are from the ladies on the site :lol: :lol:
just goes to show that you cant resist small furry animals :P

[BabyJ]

So... the update is...

I've been hand feeding these 2 little cuties myself. :D

At about 4pm the neighbour notices the mother trying to have another kitten. He waits. Nothing. He phones the vet and they suggest taking her up there. Off to the vet goes the neighbour with mummy cat. They check her over and realise that she is still carrying some more kittens. So they decide to induce her. A few minutes later she has another kitten. She doesn't want to know it so the vet takes it away to clean it up. When the vet takes kitty back she's had another one. But this one she's cleaning herself! Awww! So vet gives mummy cat her other baby and she's starts licking it and letting it feed. Even bigger Awww! :oops:

I suggest to the neighbour about taking my 2 babies to her so he phones the vet. They suggest taking them up. I've just come back from taking those 2 little cuties up to their mother. The 2 she has are both tabby's too and she looks lovely. I've come away with a sad feeling that I've given away the babies that I've been taking care of for her today but I feel so pleased with myself that they're doing well but even more pleased that she has accepted them.

They would have let my neighbour bring them all home but they've checked mummy cat over and she's still carrying another couple!! Bless!

So all reunited with mum.... I so love a happy ending!! :)

[Abyss]

Aww thats great to know :)

[Ed]

Not a dry eye in the house, here.

Awwwwwwwwwwwww

[timwilky]

Kittens

A old fashion jute sack, a brick and the local cut.

I know what you think of me, but natures way was for them to die as a result of the mother abandoning them. What right have any of us to interere with the plans of the ultimate mother.

Besides cats belong outside hunting vermin, not domesticated eating whiskers.

[Tara]

aw thats so good to hear Baby J

[TVR_Tracy]

Awww I shed a tear (Yeah I'm a sap, bring it on!)...

It's the best place for them, but I understand why it's heartbreaking :cry:

It's gonna be a big litter!! :shock:

[Peter Henry]

A good tale but sadly lacking in the key elements of sex and violence I think. :wink: :P

[Scoobs]

They look good enough to eat. Can you post one? I've got the ketchup ready.