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Just found a cat and newborn kittens in my garden on a low bench. WWYD??

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 11:40

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Pinot · 26/04/2011 16:33

Keepcalm :) Bless your heart. I'll PM you my Paypal address thingy if thats what you mean. THANK YOU if so xxx

summer Ginger seems to have a balding patch on his back. Now then, stupid question alert!, is that just from where I'm stroking him or should I worry it's a problem? I've checked for mites etc and he looks healthy etc, just going a bit "Prince Charles" on the middle of his back (maybe in homage to the Royal Wedding lol)

Does anyone know? Sorry to keep hassling Summer - any other MNers want to thrown their hat into the ring and help a daft girl out? Thanks :)

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SummerRain · 26/04/2011 15:47

Good luck at the vets. Keeping fingers and toes crossed for her

KeepCalmAndCurryOn · 26/04/2011 15:33

Paypal ..... :

Pinot · 26/04/2011 15:22

We accept all Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees here, Eggu, don't be ashamed. Feels good, right? :)

Summer, thats hreat info - thank you again. Thing is, Meow is still so tiny that she doesn't take much in each feed (unlike Ginger) so she's still needing it every 2 hours. Which doesn't match with Ginger, so I'm having to stop him after a time so he's hungry when his sister is.

3rd day running Meow hasn't gained weight (nor lost it) and her eyes are very gummy, so I'm back again to the vets.

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EgguStudent · 26/04/2011 15:18

Only just found this thread, but caught up with it all now.

I shall say this only once. I have never said it before, don't intend to ever again and if you dare tell anyone about this you shall be dealt with

SQUEEEEEEE

SummerRain · 26/04/2011 13:23

Kittens under four weeks old should be fed every 3-1/2 to 4 hours during the day. Nighttime feeding may not be necessary as long as the kittens are fed at least four to five times during the day, but if they awake in the night crying, they may be hungry or cold. Just like a human baby, they will need some attention here

During the first week, feed the kitten every two hours. During the next three weeks, feed them every three hours. When the kittens are four weeks old, they can be fed every six to twelve hours depending on how much solid food they are already eating. here

we've found it is easier to start young kittens off using a plastic syringe (without the needle of course!) instead of a small bottle; it's easier for us to control the flow of the formula and even be able to give it drop by drop if needed. From the newborn stage until the kittens are about 1 1/2 weeks old, use a 3 cc. syringe, and feed every 2 hours. At 1 1/2 weeks old, they are ready for the 6 cc. syringe size and feeding every 3 hours, and at about 3 weeks old, move them up to a 12 cc. syringe, feeding them at least every 4 hours. An average meal for a 3 week old kitten can vary from a single syringe full (12 fluid cc) to three syringes full (36 fluid cc) for a large and hungry kitten!! ........ A steady weight gain of about 10 grams (or 1/3 of an ounce) per day is recommended, but do not be surprised if a kitten may stay at the same weight for a day or two, then suddenly the weight gains are seen here

Feed them until they are full. During the day feed every couple of hours. Kittens will usually sleep through the night after their eyes are open. (approximately two weeks old) here

Advice varies a bit but sounds like you can at least drop back to 3 hourly round about now...

SummerRain · 26/04/2011 13:11

I wonder is there any way you could rig the bottle so they could go to it at night and have a drink without having to be fed by you?

Hang on while i google.......

TapselteerieO · 26/04/2011 13:08

Pinot I might have fallen for the spoof too, if I had noticed it, and I got a reasonable amount of sleep last night broken once by dd. You must be so shattered! Are you getting any naps during the day? I think after two weeks they feed slightly less often, hopefully?!

SummerRain · 26/04/2011 12:41

I don't think they're long haired but i do think they'll be quite fluffy shorthairs.

My roadside kitten who's now a cat has very fluffy fur... he's definitely short haired but much fluffier than the other cats. Which is handy as from behind it's the only way I can tell him apart from his surrogate sister who's also jet black!

thecatatemygymsuit · 26/04/2011 12:27

Ah Pinot what a lovely story, well done you for being such a devoted kittymama Smile.
Poor little Rosie though...

Pinot · 26/04/2011 12:15

Oh naughty MNHQ with the KM spoof. It'll stay Ginger and Meow then !

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Pinot · 26/04/2011 12:14

OldLady I can't thank you enough. And you know why xxx

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OldLadyKnowsNothing · 26/04/2011 11:56

From the photos, I don't think they're long-haired, but then I've never seen a long-haired kitten, just routine moggies. Keep up the good work, Pinot! :)

Pinot · 26/04/2011 11:41

Tapsel Thank you firstly but also about their hair, I don't know!! I wish I did - the Mum looked fairly normal, not a puffball IYSWIM!! If anyone else can compare my kittens to their own and advise if they think they're long or short hair in future, please do - I wonder if it's just kitten fluff or...?

Thanks for any help with this!

P.S. Have left a ? for Kate Middleton on the webchat asking of she's seen this thread and whether she'd like them to be named after her and Will :) :) Hope my kitties get royal approval :) :)

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TapselteerieO · 26/04/2011 11:29

Well done on managing the school run with the kittens to deal with Pinot, I thought I did quite well this morning just organising my two whilst dh is away.

TapselteerieO · 26/04/2011 11:27

Just checked new photos, wow, they are so fluffy, are they long haired?

SummerRain · 26/04/2011 10:43

Alll my moggies seem so obnoxiously big since reading this thread Grin

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GitAwfMayLend · 26/04/2011 10:36

SHRIEK and SHRIEK AGAIN at the photos.

I love little triangle shaped kitten eyes.

Aren't they lovely little babies. And how cute is Meow's little black smudge near her nose.

I would not be able to stop myself kissing those little kittens all over.

I can't wait to show DP - he is as much a fool about cats as I am. DD loves this pics as well - she has been looking for kittens requiring homes and has found two ginger brothers and the pics of those have made me melt.

I would be more than happy as well to contribute to vets bills - Pinot you are an absolute angel, there is no doubt that your kindness has saved these kittens.

Sad about the poor mum, I hope she is OK.

SummerRain · 26/04/2011 10:22

If you have some sea salt you could dissolve a tiny bit in some hot water and let it cool. Very effective on runny eyes.

The3Bears · 26/04/2011 10:20

Awww I think your doin a great job, so thoughtful of you to give these kittens all your love and attention x
So sad about Rosie :(
Hope the others continue to do well x
We have just got a 6 week old kitten we've named her Mittens she's so cute, kittens are just adorable.

clayre · 26/04/2011 09:48

Awww cute kitties, I would be willing to put something towards their food/vet bills x

Pinot · 26/04/2011 09:46

I'm beyond touched that these little kittens have moved you OldLady. You have a very, very kind heart :)

In kittie news, Gingers eyes are now both fully open and I squeeeeee every time he seems to focus on my face - too cute!!

Meow's right eye has just opened a teeny bit and is a bit weepy so I'm cleaning with cooled boiled water and waiting to see her lovely blue eyes :)

The kids are back at school today so this morning was interesting trying to get everyone organised and out of the house/fed and settled. It was a bit stressful I must say but practice makes perfect, right

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CestTout · 26/04/2011 09:43

Another poster happy to contribute to Ginger and Meow :-)

KeepCalmAndCurryOn · 26/04/2011 09:38

Good idea, Old Lady. It takes a village, and all that ...

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