Two Tiny Rescues

[catcrazylady]

Well, stage 1 accomplished! Of the three little kittens I was only able to get two of them so far. I'm just thankful that I got the two that I was most concerned about.
The little buff one is limping on his/her front leg. He can walk on it but he limps. There is no swelling but he seems to turn it in a little. Kind of like pigeon toed. I don't think it's anything serious, at least I hope not.
The tiny gray one concerns me the most. She is half the size of the others. She walks with her back end pulled down. I thought at first it might be her hip but I'm not sure what the problem is. They both are eating very well but of course they are very scared.
The little buff is terrifed of being held but is docile when you hold him. He almost enjoys it. The little gray is not so happy about it yet. I'm letting them chill for awhile in the cage before I bother them anymore.
I'm concerned about the litter box though. Will they know to use it? should I put some dirt in their with the litter since that is what they are used to? I have never managed to get any of my ferals in the house while they were this small so the litter box thing is new to me when they are this tiny.
By the way...the he she thing is my guess. I'm calling the buff he because it looks just like Sammy did when he was a baby. I'm calling the gray one a she just because it's so tiny. I really have no clue what they are yet.

Ok, I know...shut up and post the pictures!

Here is the sad baby



Buff baby with a dirty nose (we will take care of that later)



The front leg isn't stopping him from teetering on the edge to check out the litter box


Of course, while I was taking pictures Magoo had to "see" what was living in his old cage now.


I'm feeding them kitten chow soaked with KMR. Any other suggestions to help build them up?

[rosethecopycat]

Royal Canin Baby Cat.

A/D with KMR mixed in

A/D with Pedialyte mixed in

What's thier age?


Thank you for helping them.
I'm sure with a good amount of handling, they'll become real cuddly.

[Laura's Babies]

I got tears in my eyes Lisa! YOU GOT 2 OF THEM!!! Magoo will give them the scoop on how you are only going to help them and they will settle in, in no time! They look big enough to understand the litter box thing. Just keep food in there for them to eat when they are hungry and watch them close....as you will be doing anyway!!

My vet told me one time to feed my poor ones chicken livers, don't know if they still reccommend that or not but I would feed the wee one baby food along with the cat food to put some meat on her bones...

I am so excited for you that you got them so soon! Two less you have to worry about out on the streets late at night. GOD BLESS YOU!! ((((HUGS)))))) from me and ((((HUGS)))) from those babies!

[kimlovescats]

Lisa they are adorable ... and they need you so badly!!! Thank you for taking these babies in!!! Little ones really love jar baby food ... just the plain Chicken. At this age, they really can't get too spoiled, and they need all the nourishment they can get! I do think it is good that you are also mixing in some KMR for the much needed vitamins! It sounds like you know what you are doing, so I'm sure all will be fine!

Oh BTW ... just put litter in their boxes ... so they learn right off ... they have an inborn nature to bury their wastes, so they will use it!

[catnapper]

Look at those B-I-G ears! They look sooo scared! Poor things. Are these kittens from the same mom as the rest of your gang?

[catcrazylady]

I don't know how old they are but I'm guessing about 5 weeks only because of how well they are managing food. The buff has no problems with the dry but the little gray seems to have some trouble swallowing it. She does it but I think it is still too big for her. Soaking it is helping but she does better with wet food. I think I'm going to get some baby food to keep her eating.

edit: Kim and Kim posted while I was. Thanks Kim for reinforcing the baby food thing. I thought that was what I needed. Thanks also for the encouragement.

The other Kim : The mother from all of my gang hasn't been seen since she brought the last three and that has been about two years now. I'm sure she has gone to RB.

[K & L]

Yippeeee!! Don't you just feel so much better now? ASAP I would get them examined by the vet. They are just too adorable. Thanks for caring and taking them in.

[catcrazylady]

In order to get free vet care from the shelter I'm going to have to hold out until Thursday. I would rather have her check them anyway since I want to get them into the shelter system as soon as possible. I will foster them until they are ready for spay/nueter. If I think they need to be seen sooner I will certainly get them in. Hopefully the shelter vet will come in one night sooner and I can run them up there to be tested and checked. I will keep everyone posted.

edit: Yes Lisa I do feel a little better. Eight more to go and I will be really relieved!

[Lacey]

Oh! I am so in love with the little buff! Just look at those ears! If he gets a case of airplane ears, he just might be able to take off! So glad you caught these two! Good luck nursing them to full health!

[K & L]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
In order to get free vet care from the shelter I'm going to have to hold out until Thursday. I would rather have her check them anyway since I want to get them into the shelter system as soon as possible. I will foster them until they are ready for spay/nueter. If I think they need to be seen sooner I will certainly get them in. Hopefully the shelter vet will come in one night sooner and I can run them up there to be tested and checked. I will keep everyone posted.

edit: Yes Lisa I do feel a little better. Eight more to go and I will be really relieved!

Sounds like you've got it under control and going the best route! We've been getting one cat a week, but hey, makes one more out of the breeding cycle! Just take it a day/week at a time. Now remember next time I'm frustrated, remind me of these words!

[catcrazylady]

Thanks Lisa and your right about taking it one at a time. I do feel some pressure though about getting the third kitten and the momma cat before she gets pregnant again! Then the two young strays need to be done soon so they don't get too old to be socialized. By then the other mother cat should be bringing her babies along and at some point I have to snatch the adult males!!
NO PRESSURE!

[lizzielou742]

I am so glad they are in your care now! They're all head and ears, tiny little bodies. When we got Sophie, she was thin enough that her hipbones were sticking out. But she fattened up within about 10 days so that I couldn't reallyfeel them anymore. I bet these guys will too! Good luck with everything. I'm so glad you rescued them!!

[christa]

What sweet babies!!! I really hope that they warm up to you soon! There's no telling what they've been through! I'm sure that they'll start to gain some weight and HOPEFULLY start feeling better.

GOD BLESS YOU, LISA!!! You're 2 awesome!

And BTW, MAGOO IS SOOOOO SWEET!!! He was checking on the babies, like a good little helper!!! Magoo is such a doll!!! WE JUST LOVE HIM!!!

[catcrazylady]

Up date:
I let the kittens eat and take a long nap and then I went in after them. The little gray one didn't fight me at all this time and I loved and snuggled her for a while. I passed her over to hubby and he held her too. She seemed relaxed and kind of dozed.
The buff is going to be a love muffin! No problem holding that one. I loved him for bit and then passed him over to hubby. Hubby let him walk around on his tummy and I swear that baby climbed right up to hubby's face and head butted him!! The next thing we knew he was purring up a storm. I think this one is going to be a real sweetie!
I think the little gray will too but I think she is kind of sickly. I just hope she's not in pain with her back legs. I think she's just sleepy and glad to have a comfortable dry place to sleep and her belly is full.
The third kitten looks so sad on the porch alone but everything I have tried has been in vain. That one is smart and slick. It's going to prove to be a challenge but I will win!!!

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I hope your ready to pick me up when I have to give them up!

[christa]

The third kitten looks so sad on the porch alone but everything I have tried has been in vain. That one is smart and slick. It's going to prove to be a challenge but I will win!!!

That third kitten doesn't know what he (or she) is missing! It will be so happy once you catch it though, and it gets a belly full of nourishment!!! Poor babies . . . but I'm soooooooo glad to hear that they're so loving already!!!