Kittens???help please?

Question

i have been taking care of a kitten since the day after it was born and it hasn't pooped..it is now five days old. i have been feeding it milk replacement and rubbing its bottom with a cotton swab...it meows constantly too...i dont know if i can take care of it anymore it wears me out...can i take it to a humane society or is it too young yet????any ideas or suggestions...

p.s. please dont be rude..im doing the best i can..im 15 by the way

Answer 1

I would call the vet, and your local humane society (ask them if you can bring it to them) I wouldn't think they would have an age requirement.  I think maybe it's meowing constantly because it's mom isn't there (I am just assuming this since you are feeding it, and not the mom)  If you want to try to keep it (I would still call the vet and ask them about the p**p thing though)  maybe try getting a  cozy blanket, and an old clock that ticks.  I know that it makes kind of the same noises as the mothers heartbeat (it is comforting, and reminds them of being in the womb); you could also probably ask the vet for some tips.....I wish you the best of luck!! :)

Edit:  As far as the others saying you should not be giving the kitten milk...as I read it, you were giving it a milk replacement, which sounds to me like it is something similar to milk produced by its mother...I would NOT give it kitten food, as you said it is only a few days old.  Most kittens do not get weaned from mothers milk, to hard kitten food until they are about 5 or 6 weeks old, I don't think they can digest it, so I would not do that.....I did not think about school starting though, so if your parents or someone can't help out while you are at school, you may want to consider contacting the humane society.....Good luck!!

Answer 2

Take the kitty to a vet. Maybe if you got a book on caring for the kitten, it would be less stressful for you. Maybe your parents could help you care for the kitty too? If you all shared the responsibility, it wouldn't be as stressful.  Plus, think of the satisfaction you'll have, when your kittens is older and you get to enjoy all the love it has to give. If you're interested, I can give you insight. Email me... [e-mail].

Answer 3

i agree with the lots of water and cat food for kittens only!! also you can give kittens milk but only the kind you buy at a pet store formulated just for them its inexpensive

Answer 4

Please stop giving the cat milk! Cats do not digest milk well, and it has no nutritional value for them. Give the kitten soft canned cat food and water, lots of water, this will help. Get a good dry cat food designed for kittens, that will help. It may take a bit of time for the cat to feel better. Remember, water to drink, not milk.

Then take the pet to the Humane Society nearest you. It will cost you nothing, and they have veterinarians on call who will care for the cat and give it the medicine it needs if any.  

Answer 5

take it to a vet and ask for help.

Answer 6

vet....now

Answer 7

there is a type of kitten formula that might help some.

i am 14 and i have done this before.

but i went to the pet store and got it some formula.

just go to a local pet store...

but they didnt have any trouble..

if that doesnt help possibly call the vet..

but i dont want to be mean about it but they may put it to sleep.

thats the reason why i kept the kitten i found.

he is now living with us..

hope it helps!

:)

Answer 8

just wait it out a little longer and do some research on the web for more answers. my best advice is to take it to the vet.

Answer 9

i would highly suggest taking it to the vet.. it's the smartest thing you can do.. and also ask them if there are any humane society's around that can help you take care of it and get a good home that can help it a lot..

i would suggest.. SPCA..

they help out animal's that need it.

Answer 10

You sound like you got in a little over your head but don't feel bad. I know someone whose mother works for our local animal shelter and she had to return some kittens she was caring for because it was too much for her. This is someone who is very experienced in caring for orphaned animals. As the others have said, check with your vet or your local animal shelter. They know of volunteers who care for animals too young to be put up for adoption. They might also know of a mother cat that recently had kittens and could adopt yours. That would be the best thing to do. You're going to be going back to school soon and you won't have the time necessary to care for such a young animal. Good luck.