what do i do with this kitten. the vet said just let nature take its course but i cant sit by and wath him die!!
he doesnt move at all, doesnt feed, just moans quietly.
shall i take over feeding?
mum is trying to get him to the breast nudging him over but he just wont feed. he seems really weak.
there doesnt seem to be any physical reason, the vet just said he is the runt and so not destined to survive.
i dont buy this as he is just as big as the other babies.
can i buy formula for him and a bottle
please help me.

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if its not feeding and is making noiseslike u say either ty to handfeed hm with a syringe and formula,if he wont swallow,which if he is weak he probably wont,u may choke him,may be best to have him pts,its heartbreaking to hear them like that

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I have to agree with you, there may be a underlying problem
how many did she have in the end? i keep checking the other posts

if vet says there is no physical reason then why not try feeding him? Get him nice and warm and try formula.

Definitely the right thing to do and quickly.

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Lauren

Try goatsmilk - get it from the supermarket. I have spoken to other breeders who, like myself, have never succeeded with formula milk.

With goatsmilk, all you do is give it a quick blip in the microwave: 10-15 seconds AT MOST. You want it the same temperature as your tongue - ie if you get a drop of it on your tongue it should feel no colder nor warmer. If you have a thermometer, get the milk to around 38 C.

If you cant use a pipette/syringe and haven't got a feeding bottle (you can get these at P@H or Jolleyes - Sherleys make them) then dip a sterylised fine cotton hankie into the mixture and let baby suck.

If using a syringe, I recommend 1 ml at a time and take your time giving it - it should take at least ten minutes to feed this amount. Feed every hour and a half if the baby will take it or every two hours at least.

Good luck.

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Ra

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Keeping them snuggled in your bra is meant to be a great way of keeping kittens and puppies warm. Plus they can hear your heartbeat so it makes them feel secure.

Wishing you lots of luck.

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Had this problem when a stray I took in had a litter, I took on feeding him and he got alot stronger as time went on. I never left his side I don't by the vet 'destined to not survive' either. Yes in the wild some won't survive because they all fight for milk and food but in a environment were humans are here and helping they can survive and I proved the vet wrong with Elvis who now lives a happy normal life in a family and has no problems. Is he warm? Make sure he is nice a warm, feed him with the milk every 2 hours. I used Sherleys Lactol and they have specially designed feeding tubes, have a look in your local pet shop or pets@home. If he is a fighter he will survive but if he doesn't he tried and so did you. xxx

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Hi

Would suggest that first and foremost you ensure the kitten is warm - have you got a heat pad (covered) that you could place him on? You could try some nutridrops - sometimes this helps give them a little energy. All the suggestions re feeding are good but I fear you may lose the battle here but I sincerely do wish you the best of luck with him.

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Kaz

For kittens, joy is for the asking and smiles are for the giving

If mum is washing him and still interested in him, then there is hope

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