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11 day old kittens questions??

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The 11 Kitty Brats - 31 Jan 2004 17:15 GMT
Hi Everyone,

  I have a stray Momma that came to us at the very late stage of pregnancy.
She had her kittens on the 20th. The first days she stayed with them almost all
day only coming out to eat and use the litter box.
 Now she hardly stays with them at all. I am very worried because she had them
in the coldest part of the house it often drops down to a chilly 60 and is
drafty. Where she had/has them we can't put a heating pad and I'm afraid the
kittens are getting too cold. We tried moving them just to have her move them
back. She has only been feeding them about 3-5 times a day for about 10 minutes
at a time. The rest of the time she is away from them wanting out of the room.
 My question is when should I intervene and take over hand feeding and move
the babies if she likes it or not?  We have a vet appointment in three days but
I am afraid that it will be too late by then if they don't get enough to eat or
get too cold.
  Any advise is very much appreciated.
Amber
Karen Chuplis - 31 Jan 2004 17:48 GMT
> Hi Everyone,
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> Any advise is very much appreciated.
> Amber
How do the kittens look? I suggest that you get something called the Snuggle
safe.

http://www.petsmart.com/products/product_12125.shtml

I have one for my kitty with arthritis and it really does keep the bedding
warm for 12 hours.

If the kittens seem to do nutritionally well, maybe the snuggle safe is all
you need and it might keep her around a bit more too. Some kitties are more
interested in being moms than others.

Karen
The 11 Kitty Brats - 31 Jan 2004 18:15 GMT
Hi Karen,

  I am going to go out and get one of those today. I want to thank you for
telling me about it. I think it will work nicely to keep them warm. Now I have
half of the problem down WOO HOO!! The kittens hardly ever have the round tummy
after feeding.  I will just pick up a can of KMR and do 2-3 feedings a day and
hope that she will do it the rest of the time. At least till we see the vet in
a few days. I have bottles already from a litter that we had to feed awhile
back.
 Thanks so very much and have a wonderful weekend!
Amber
Karen Chuplis - 31 Jan 2004 19:46 GMT
> Hi Karen,
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> Thanks so very much and have a wonderful weekend!
> Amber

Keep us posted!!
-L. - 01 Feb 2004 11:16 GMT
> Hi Karen,
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>   Thanks so very much and have a wonderful weekend!
> Amber

Don't be surprised if she stops feeding them altogether when you start
to take over.  That happens often.  It may be that she isn't producing
enough milk.  Does she seem healthy?  Also, supplement her with some
high-quality protein such as cooked turkey thighs.  Make sure she gets
enough water, as well.  You might want to bring Mama to the vet for a
check up with the kittens - make sure she doesn't have an infection or
is anemic.  I always worry when Mama doesn't do what she's supposed
to.

-L.
Gail - 31 Jan 2004 20:31 GMT
I have 4 of the Snuggle Safe pads and love them. So do my cats.
Gail

> > Hi Everyone,
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> Karen
Judy F - 31 Jan 2004 21:09 GMT
Just want to wish you the best with your kitties. It's wonderful how you're
looking out for them. Please keep us updated!
Judy F

> I have 4 of the Snuggle Safe pads and love them. So do my cats.
> Gail
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> > Karen

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