Need urgent advice for a tiny kitten!

[3littlebadgers]

I've rescued a kitten who has been rejected by it's mum. It was one of two, Mum took the bigger one and never returned. Poor little thing was calling for her all yesterday and it broke my heart keeping my distance but today it started to go very quiet and shakey so I've taken it in. I know nothing about kittens no idea how old it is (fits easily into my hand, massive eyes and ears, very skinny wobbly legs that look a bit too long for its little body). I've given it tiny drops of milk from a syringe (sp?) prob takes 1ml at a time before it starts to refuse. What do I do (mostly regarding feeding but other advice would be much appreciated)? Live abroad so no shelters or rescue homes so I'm on my own with this one.

Well sort of yes and no. I've been here for 6 years but moved around as Husband is in the forces (NATO) We are being posted overseas next year for three years but then we think we'll be posted back here but nothing is certain. I like it here alot apart from when my children or kitten are sick!

It might be worth giving a feed or two of just plain water across the day in case the kitten is constipated. I've never used goat's milk (apologies if thats not what you're using) but I know with commerical formulas it can cause constipation.

Does your DH wear a sexy uniform?

:o

You lot are brilliant. I was feeling really low when I first came online but I'm feeling much better now knowing I have lovely people out there thinking of Coco. It helps me to have a good excuse to sit down with the kitty and avoid the ironing too

Pinot indeed he does thats the mian reason I married him

We had a gurgle!

Even dh is waiting for news.

Come on kitty!

ooh ooh like a fart?

fingers crossed for a kitten poonami.

rub that bumhole!
rub that bumhole!

Can you order kitty milk? Or can i send you dome?

If the goat isn't agreeing with her.

Ok so something resembling a curry coloured grain of rice came out of Coco's bottom. Can I class it as her first poo? [waits with baited breath before doing a victory lap of the livingroom]

just found this thread!

OP well done for takimng on this little mite. praying for poo for you. come on coco! POO!!!!!

i think that might be a worm OP

Aren't worms white? Is the grain of rice wriggling?

Maybe we need a photo to confirm?

I think it's a worm too.... but fuck it, it still means it's all moving in her guts so I'm tentatively excited now!!

google images = tape worm :( But still!

yes it's still good. it means things are moving in the right direction. keep rubbing.

My kittens were riddled with worms too, it's OK :) And Ginger had a skin infection.

Delightful innit :o

Maybe small bit of poo? It's movement though! Hurrah!

I wonder if she'd been all hungry and starving so its taken this long for her first post-rescue food to get through?

Oh My Life I touched a WORM!

can you get worming medicine for 3 week old kittens?

you are now officially a cat mummy!