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Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?

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softplayfail · 20/10/2022 16:21

We've had a female cat visiting in the garden for about 7 months. We actually thought she belonged to someone but we discovered she had no home and was a stray. We were planning on catching her a couple of months ago but she disappeared. Anyway she reappeared and had a litter in my garden. Well I say litter. One kitten. Numerous attempts to catch her have all failed. She was happy to take food from anyone but would never let us touch her

Mum cat was found dead on the side of the road this morning. I feel so guilty as it is.

Anyway I've got the kitten inside. It's pissing it down. He's soaked. At a guess I'd say he's at most 6 weeks. He's been eating the food we've left for mum. He fits in the palm of my hand. I know nothing about cats really. Especially one this small

So I've booked him into the vets tomorrow. Earliest appointment

I have a 2 year old and a husband in bed from an appendicitis emergency.
So I'm on my own really

So questions
What do I do?
What do I feed him?
I've dried him with a towel and he's now all fuzzy but he's screaming murder

My 2 year old won't leave him alone but I can't split them cos she can't be left alone and he's like a tiny little thing. Any suggestions? Could I put him in a box for now? Just so he can sleep without being poked

Ok I don't know what to do.

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FannyFifer · 21/10/2022 08:59

Kittens are the best. Enjoy your new family member.

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softplayfail · 21/10/2022 08:57

@Fuckallthetories my tin heart must have melted. Plus my husband and toddler said yes and I'm clearly outnumbered. I've already lost the shoelaces in my shoes. Vets appointment shortly. I will let everyone know and I'm sure there'll be many cat photos and updates

For everyone's help I am truly grateful and I am falling in love with peppa.

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softplayfail · 21/10/2022 08:54

@ipreferthecat I've had so many comments about my writing style. Thank you so much! I used to write as a child and teenager but I stopped..maybe I should pick it back up

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Fuckallthetories · 21/10/2022 08:52

Remember when you said you weren’t keeping him? Pfft fat chance. Write a book called peppa finds a home. Pleaaaasse. Then write some more called adventures of peppa, peppa goes to the vets etc. it will be bestselling as all the mumsnetters will buy it.

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 21/10/2022 08:50

Oh, he's totally adorable!

Hope vet appt. goes smoothly. Lucky Peppa to have found a loving family, after the trauma of losing his poor Mum.

ipreferthecat · 21/10/2022 08:48

What a wonderful post to be following and the Op just has a delightfully descriptive way with words

It's almost like reading a lovely children story about Peppa the lost kitten

Fuckallthetories · 21/10/2022 08:45

SO.CUTE. Made my morning! Good luck at the vets xx

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softplayfail · 21/10/2022 08:43

Peppa says good morning

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
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all4purrs · 21/10/2022 07:42

More photos please!!!!!! Blush

OrangePumpkinLobelia · 21/10/2022 07:10

placemarking for more pics as well!

CuriousEats · 21/10/2022 00:45

You may find it difficult to administer worm treatment after the 1st time - they catch on very quick!!
I squeeze the juice out of a tin of tuna and mix the precise dose into a bit of that to disguise the taste. Then syringe it in slowly slowly. They will often start lapping at it anyway, but if you're still struggling, insert the syringe into the side of the jaw, behind the canines, not between the front teeth as its easier that way.

Schoolrunrum · 20/10/2022 22:23

No advice bit I'm just here to join @MissMaple82 who I think is just as jealous as me that she didn't find Peppa first.

May Peppa live a long and happy life with you all x

Toddlerteaplease · 20/10/2022 22:14

Very glad that Peppa is warm and cosy tonight.

MrsWarboysHandGrenade · 20/10/2022 21:11

Ahh a tabby and white floof! What a darling. He looks a robust little thing - enjoy him

PriamFarrl · 20/10/2022 21:01

Shameless place marking for more pictures.

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 20/10/2022 20:38

Place marking for more Peppa picture! Please OP

PrinnyPree · 20/10/2022 20:25

Just came to say you're doing a fab job OP! Well done on saving the kitten, so sorry about it's Mum. Peppa is gorgeous.

I don't know if its been mentioned but you can get free pet insurance trials for 4 weeks I think? Dunno of it'll work with strays but mention it to the vet tomorrow? I did that with our cat when we first adopted her then shopped around and got a deal with another insurer whist she was covered with that insurance as a "just in case". X

thenewduchessoflapland · 20/10/2022 20:18

Ask the vet to check for fleas and give him a worming treatment.

PrincessBride999 · 20/10/2022 20:12

Peppa is beautiful,look at his little pink paws! You're amazing doing this,. I'd do exactly the same. Please don't feel bad about his mum, you did all you could for her but it's still so upsetting isn't it. No suggestions just wanted to wish you luck and hope the vets goes well in the morning, hope you're husband recovers soon to !

IceCreem · 20/10/2022 20:12

MissMaple82 · 20/10/2022 19:47

Which by the way is what you should have done in the first place, they'd of set a trap for the cat and kitten wouldstill have it's mother

Rescues are full it’s impossible to get them to help

Toddlerteaplease · 20/10/2022 20:07

I love this thread! And completely agree with a PP, that he will massively help your husband's recovery. It's been scientifically proven that cats are good healers.

SnoopyNoseTits · 20/10/2022 20:00

MissMaple82 · 20/10/2022 19:47

Which by the way is what you should have done in the first place, they'd of set a trap for the cat and kitten wouldstill have it's mother

Oh do behave

coldfeetmama · 20/10/2022 19:57

Plump82 · 20/10/2022 19:55

@MissMaple82 give it a rest.

This 100%.

HairyKitty · 20/10/2022 19:57

Ask you vet about kitten formula milk, you can give it to the kitten in a kitten bottle.
If you’ve got a ticking bedside clock you can put it under kittens blankets to sound like mums heart beat.
Definitely no dairy or supermarket “cat milk”.
Is it lapping water or eating wet food? If not you can squeeze a little inside the side of its mouth with a baby syringe (slowly).
Vets will sort him out I’m sure and kitten will be very bonded to you.

Plump82 · 20/10/2022 19:55

@MissMaple82 give it a rest.