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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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TheOriginalFAB · 21/04/2011 19:13

This is my favourite thread ever!!

glastocat · 21/04/2011 17:51

Aww pinot, so cute about the little one going for a kip down your top. My kitten is about six months old now so quite big, he woke me up the other night trying to burrow with his face down my rather substantial bosom. Grin My husband said he didn't blame him! Grin

fridakahlo · 21/04/2011 17:16

They are all far too cute...I am desperate for some kitties but the dh is saying no...I shall grind him down, I shall.

Good luck Pinot, I hope they continue to thrive!

Pinot · 21/04/2011 16:55

Just spent the most wonderful hour lying on the sofa with the kitties wriggling/sleeping over me, one even tucked in for a kip down my top. I had purrs (from them) and happy sighs (from me).

Now all fed and tucked into a blanket warm from the tumble dryer :)

We've decided to call Thumper 'Rosie' now as she's such a delicate little dainty thing and Thumper was just wrong. Funny, but wrong. Plus she's not got a swollen leg anymore :) Rosie was chosen as a rose is strong but delicate which is what I hope for her.

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Pinot · 21/04/2011 13:32

Ooh I love the name Gypsy!

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TheOriginalNutcracker · 21/04/2011 13:22

Aww how sweet, and good on you for rescuing them.

We have an 8yr old cat and 2 weeks ago we got a 6 week old kitten (Gypsy) who is as mad as a box of frogs. You will be run ragged when yours all get to that stage Grin

clitorisorclitoraint · 21/04/2011 13:19

What a lovely thread Smile I love cats to the point of madness, so this has made my day!

TrinityRhino · 21/04/2011 13:15

I've just found this
SQUUEEEEEEEE
they are gorgeous and you are being wonderful Grin

Pinot · 21/04/2011 13:09

Whats your grand old ladys name Marlin? We are calling her Meow as when she was first picked up she was silent and cold...then as she warmed up she made a little squeak and it sounded GREAT!

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Marlinspike · 21/04/2011 13:07

Oh, this thread is bringing a tear to my eye! the pics are GORGEOUS - they are all so cute!

The blacker of the b/w ones (the one who isn't Thumper I think) looks so much like my grand old lady, who is 22 now, and basking regally in this beautiful weather.

Good luck with the hand rearing; I really hope all 3 make it - you are a star Pinot!

Pinot · 21/04/2011 13:07

Weights from Monday to today, Thurday:

Ginger 150g to 200g = +50g

Meow 120g to 155g = +35g

Thumper 145g to 165g = +20g

:) :) :)

Have just googled about how to clear airways x

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Pinot · 21/04/2011 12:47

:)

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SummerRain · 21/04/2011 12:03

It's worrying isn't it.... I have to say though, she sounds like she's doing well. The kitten we lost very visibly went downhill in quite a short space of time. He refused food and milk and was very obviously distressed.

Thumper on the other hand is extremely fat and contended looking and is feeding well (despite the messiness) and her wounds are healing.... I honestly think she'll be ok.

ClaireDeLoon · 21/04/2011 11:48

Can I just add a SQUUUEEEEEEEE too please?

Well done for what you're doing for them, fantastic.

Pinot · 21/04/2011 11:44

Thanks summer I'll read that - looks like a great article. I'll try anything...

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SummerRain · 21/04/2011 11:39

Pinot... syringing is fairly messy and depending on the syringe it's hard to control how much is being squeezed out... it always went in fits and starts for me the couple of times I had to attempt it.

It would be very tedious and long winded but i wonder would Thumper get along better with a clean cloth dipped in the milk that she could suck on like a nipple. As i said it would be slow going but it would be quite difficult for her to inhale it that way. here about halfway down the page they have a list of feeding methods

Pinot · 21/04/2011 11:37

migrating does it? phew. Thanks.

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TigOEUFeet · 21/04/2011 11:33

I'm not usually one for ing online but
sqeeeeuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Good work OP, and good luck

ChocolateEggyrolls · 21/04/2011 11:25

( and not really marking my spot for future updates Grin)

ChocolateEggyrolls · 21/04/2011 11:24

fingers x'd for thumper and her eating!

MigratingCoconuts · 21/04/2011 11:24

I've syringe feed a cat before and that sounds exactly right!!

I think they will be a worry to you until they are a bit older as so much of this is out of your control. They are very lucky little kittens to have found you Smile

Pinot · 21/04/2011 11:07

Hmmm. I'm really worried that Thumper is getting aspiration pneumonia...she gulps too much milk despite a teeny teat and it goes down the wrong hole and into her lungs. I'm trying a syringe with her rather than a bottle so I can control the flow, but when I tried it just now it went all down her chin and now I'm worried she won't actually drink enough to thrive. There must be a knack to it (and I don't have it). I've so far managed to clear her lungs but it's every time she feeds and surely that can't be good.

On the plus side, her leg is pale pink today and the hock is much less swollen so I think that's healing at least. Bless her tiny heart - she is a fighter and I'm rooting for her so much.

In happier 'fluff news' their fur is looking like it's been crimped, a la 1985 styleeee so still filling me with cuteness despite my worries.

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purpleknittingmum · 21/04/2011 11:06

just the thought of a little kitten burping is making me smile!

I have never seen new born kittens, we got our cat when he was about 6 months old and the cat we had as a family, we got when she was 6 weeks ago I think and she was a persian, just a massive fluff ball!

OTheHugeManatee · 21/04/2011 10:54

SQUEE all over again at burping the kittens after a feed.

Please keep updating, Pinot - I'm addicted to this thread Grin

Northernlurker · 21/04/2011 10:41

You are doing a great job. Yes they are vulnerable but you are doing all you can and to a great extent the outcome is out of your hands. Just keep on winding and cuddling Smile

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