He doesn't really like anything except milk from a bottle. The first day (when I was giving him cow's milk) he actually drank water from a plate I had left down for him, but ever since I got him the kitten milk he snubs everything else. The vet suggested I try to withhold the milk so he'll try the other stuff, but I feel like the milk would be better for another week or two. Any opinions? It's not that big a hassle for me to make the bottle and wake up often enough for him, but I don't want to hinder his growth either.

Yes, I've taken to sweeping the bathroom multiple times a day to make sure it isn't on the floor where he can eat it. I have another cat and of course it sticks to her paws. For right now I usually hold him over a sink/tub while I encourage him to go potty. I suppose I could try to lay him on a newspaper to try to build an association to that spot. I'll probably go to the store tomorrow for a non clump, at least while he's a kitten.

After the vet visit I almost called the lady back to ask that he go back with his mom for a while more, but I feared for him. I wasn't sure she'd give him back to his mother or keep him properly taken care of. I've had him for 5 days now and have finally just gotten the fleas off him.

I feel I should also put in, despite the troubles it is so worth it. Watching him feed out of the bottle is so cute. And now that I'm his 'mommy' he'll follow me anywhere I go and snuggle up on my shoulder to sack out. I've gained an affectionate and loud shadow. The few times he wanders away from me all I have to do is start talking and he'll come back to me. While occasionally annoying it's way more often endearing. If I wasn't so worried (I'm a natural worrier) about how this might impact his health I'd be ecstatic to see so much of his kittenhood.

If anyone has personally raised an abandoned kitten before it was weaned I'd love some input and how it all worked out. Actually any input and help is appreciated.