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KrazyKitten - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:15 pm
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My family found an Orphaned kitten last night on the golf course. Not wanting it to be picked up by a cyotote they brought it in and called me. I went over to see the kitten in a box, mewing and trying to get out of his box which was a releaving sign to me to see him so strong. Before wanting to help the hungry kitten my father and I tried looking for the mother but came up empty handed.

So last night I went to petsmart picked up some powdered milk, and a bottle and started feeding the little guy. He seems to me to be very young maybe four weeks old if that. His eyes are open(which are blue) and he can wobble around and meow his little head off oh and purr up a storm. I've never had to bottle feed a kitten before so this up every two hours to feed him is a new experience all on its own. Also I've been reading up on the net about the ages of kittens and what they should be able to do and I read that at four weeks the kittens should be able to go potty on their own but already I have found myself having to asist him in this task.

My question would be is there anything that you all can suggest to me to help with this little guy? He seems very healthy and strong and I want to make sure he stays that way for I'd like to give him his forever home.
littlelab - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:17 pm
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Hand rearing a kitten well done you, Georgia will be the best person to ask, she is a vet nurse, so will have some great info for you.
honeydlc - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:31 pm
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Hiya and welcome
Good on you for rescuing and looking after the kitty Very Happy
It sounds like what you are doing is good, does the kitten seem underweight at all? If not you could probably extend time between feed to 4 hours ish. Also check he hasn't got any fleas, if he has you will need something like frontline spray. He is also likely to need worming, I would advise speaking to your local vet to organise that.
At 4 weeks you should be able to start weaning him onto soft kitten food, but seeing as you have just got him it would be wise to wait a few days as he may get a tummy upset if too many new foods are introduced at once. You can offer him the kitten food at room temperature from your finger for him to lick at first.
Best of luck with your new baby, do you have any pictures of him yet?
Any more questions please ask Very Happy XXX
KrazyKitten - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:34 pm
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Here is two pictures that I got of him.



KrazyKitten - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:38 pm
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honeydlc wrote:
Hiya and welcome
Good on you for rescuing and looking after the kitty Very Happy
It sounds like what you are doing is good, does the kitten seem underweight at all? If not you could probably extend time between feed to 4 hours ish. Also check he hasn't got any fleas, if he has you will need something like frontline spray. He is also likely to need worming, I would advise speaking to your local vet to organise that.
At 4 weeks you should be able to start weaning him onto soft kitten food, but seeing as you have just got him it would be wise to wait a few days as he may get a tummy upset if too many new foods are introduced at once. You can offer him the kitten food at room temperature from your finger for him to lick at first.
Best of luck with your new baby, do you have any pictures of him yet?
Any more questions please ask Very Happy XXX



Thanks for the welcome, sorry I didnt see your post before posting the pictures. He doesnt seem under weight at all and he seems really strong which makes me happy. I've tried feeding him wet food but he wont take it right now. Instead he gives me quite a little face and starts to cry again.

Also I've contacted my vet about the deworming and he told me to wait a week or so then get it done. He doesnt have any flea's (thankfully) and all around he seems appreciative that he has something in his belly.

Also a friend of mine said he was a Maine Coon cause of the "M" on his forehead is that true? I thought he was just a regular old tabby ^_^
honeydlc - Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:56 pm
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Awww, he looks like a real cutie Very Happy He certainly sounds like a fighter too. Not sure about the 'M', I'll have a look at my tabby when he comes home and see if he has one!
Maybe the kitty is a little younger than 4 weeks which could be why he's not interested in food or toileting for himself yet? Best of luck with him, and please keep us updated Very Happy
XXX
Paige13 - Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:57 pm
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Awwwwwwwwwww such a cute lil kitty.

Well done for keeping the lil fella and hand
feeding it.

Keep us updated on the lil cuties progress.
KrazyKitten - Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:44 pm
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Will do, and the little guy now has a name. His name is Monty
shadylady - Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:48 pm
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AWW well done u for looking after the little cutie wouldve done the same lol, and the m thing isn't true as i my cat has an m shape on his head and he aint a maine coon hes a regular moggy lol
littlelab - Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:08 pm
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Welcome to the world Monty. my Tabby cat had an M on his forehead, they say Tabbys are the holiest of cats and that Mary blessed them at the time Jesus was born and that's why they wear the M on their foreheads...I'll did out the story if I can find it
littlelab - Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:09 pm
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Found it... I'll post seperately, just for you and Monty
nahatalie - Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:06 pm
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Aww he is so cute! Sounds like you're doing a great job him, hope he learns potty training soon and may he lead a healthy life! Good luck!
KrazyKitten - Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:41 pm
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Monty is doing great!

I couldnt tell you how revleaved I was when he made a "poo" lol. I was worried about that. Anyhoos today we are going to pick up some soft kitten food and give it a go since his little teeth are showing and its time.

He is learning to use kitty litter now which I was amazed how quickly he took on. All I did was put his little poo in the pan I put in his box and he figured it out (YAY!) I couldnt be a prouder mommy. He also is learning how to play he lays on his back swishing his little paws in the air or he attacks the stuffed animal I placed in his box. I think Monty will grow up just fine.
littlelab - Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:36 pm
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Its the small things that make a difference, he is obviously thriving...well done YOU....
clareabella - Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:03 pm
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awwww he is so cute Very Happy
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