Been there, done that - I had to hand rear a litter for a few days starting from 10 days. I've also had to feed two litters (with Mum or a foster Mum helping with warmth and cleaning, which makes it rather easier). Look on the bright side, if they are soaked then at least they are now peeing by themselves which will make your life much easier.

The problem is that if you syringe feed, it just goes everywhere - in my experience, as much down the front of the kitten (and over your clothes!) as into the kitten, and it's a horrible mess. Don't worry though, the kittens will be fine, it's you who is suffering Just give them a quick dip and a towel dry (or perhaps a hairdryer but I've never tried that) and put them back on a heat pad. And accept that you will be doing far more laundry than usual

Liz

I would guess it's wee xx stimulate their bottoms before and after a meal and soak it up with the cotton wool - they won't get so wet then x kittens pee for england hun xx

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theres a little Tabby that isnt too good...she hasnt the energy to eat or meow...the milk comes out her nose..its whimpering nt meowing..its mouth is open...her tummy is quite big, but no wee / poop is coming out..

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seems fine...the poor little love

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She may have some milk in her lungs sweetie is she making any noises at all??

edit: just seen whimpering noise bit x

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yeh wimpering and her breathing is all over the place..

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I bet she's inhaled the milk - I'm afraid there isn't a lot of hope for this little one. If you get any more where the milk gets up their nose (you can usually tell straight away if you look), you must swing the kitten, just as you would with a newborn that had inhaled the amniotic fluid. Hold it across the palm of your hand, index finger supports its neck, and then you just sort of bowl it overarm (but without letting go!!) three or four times. It only seems to happen when they are below about three weeks.

Liz

She's obviously in pain then - you've tried stimulating her bottom yes?? how long has it been since she'd eat?? xx

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Don't they just! Anywhere but in the litter tray