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Re: Training in the litter box
Hi there...
I have read your posts. Yes, the kitten should be on milk formula for the moment, maybe try and introduce solids in a week or in very small watered down amounts mushed up now, if kitty will take it!
I can't stress how important it is NOT to let the kitten eat clumping litter, as it can cause an internal blockage in such a young kitten.
You could try using veterinary incontinence pads/newspaper placed in a litter box or wherever kitten is toileting for now, until you can buy some non clumping litter like catsan, that doesn't have the same danger if eaten. But kitty is still very young, there are still gonna be accidents around the house. As Arcacia86 said, mum cats would still be cleaning up after kittens this age. Place kitten on litter/pad/newspapers after feeding, and massage gently to stimulate a toilet motion.
Can't believe you have been given such a young kitten. And I am heartened that you took the wee kitten to the vets! The kitten is so young and should never be away from mum, and you will have to work hard for this wee guy to survive. Kitten formula is ok, but mums milk would have been so much better!
Good luck, and keep in touch with your vet by phone, they will be more than happy to give you free advice on the phone if you are ever worried or have questions.
Last edited by tillysdream; 25-10-2009 at 02:44 AM..
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