tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post9197038467787725405..comments2023-09-09T04:03:08.154-07:00Comments on The <p>Crazy <p>Cat <p>Lady</p></p></p>: An Update...kittykyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15457039371073130036noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-1346377905353440692010-03-12T11:41:01.332-08:002010-03-12T11:41:01.332-08:00This is my first time to your blog, via IBKC to Pi...This is my first time to your blog, via IBKC to Pitter Pats to here. I foster kittens, too - usually the sick bottle babies. It is very hard to lose a little one - I'm sorry. Little Wesley is giving you the gift of someone else to focus on, the thing that keeps me going, too. A few tips from my past experience:<br /><br />* When mixed correctly, kitten milk replacement formulas may lead to cottage cheese-like soft stool, but not frank diarrhea, the pool-of-liquid kind. Definitely look for another cuase.<br /><br />* A kitten of this size who does have diarrhea can get dehydrated very quickly. Dehydration is one cause of decreased appetite. Subcutaneous fluids can be a life saver.<br /><br />* To monitor for dehydration, check for tenting of the skin over the shoulders, and weigh the kitten every day. Again at this size, stalling, or worse, losing weight, over a day or two is a real problem.<br /><br />* I find a 3 cc syringe to be the best feeding tool for babies who aren't good at sucking. Just the right pressure, and more control than a dropper. Plus easy to keep track of volume consumed. Your vet can give you one or two. Just wash between feedings.<br /><br />You are doing just the right thing, supplementing Wesley with food and keeping him warm. I would be following daily weights on the others, too, so that you can intervene quickly for anyone else who starts falling off the curve.<br /><br />Does Rosie need to be checked? Sometimes a low grade infection or post-partum intra-abdominal problem can contribute to poor milk production and mothering skills.<br /><br />Most importantly, keep listening to your gut. Best of luck to Rosie and the remaining kittens. And best of sleep to you.gottagopracticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112740396190991150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-91898729245248097132010-03-12T10:48:09.947-08:002010-03-12T10:48:09.947-08:00(((kittykye))) SeaJay was quite eloquent. That ba...(((kittykye))) SeaJay was quite eloquent. That baby needs all the love and warmth you can give him right now. And Robyn so right... you'll wonder at how quickly this time passed a few months from now. All our love and prayers are with you, Doug, Yoko (the sweetie pie), Wesley, the 3rd and Rosie.<br />Lisakleinworthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647122659299356128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-60556958616727085152010-03-11T20:09:41.602-08:002010-03-11T20:09:41.602-08:00I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Oscar, and th...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Oscar, and that Rosie perhaps has been so traumatized by her own life that she isn't so sure about how to take care of her babies. It makes me sad to know, but I see that you are doing an incredible and difficult job with them all. My sympathies.Jala Pfaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186623108399217523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-54476125590617626102010-03-11T20:06:31.625-08:002010-03-11T20:06:31.625-08:00Lynds, there's no way you can spoil a baby as ...Lynds, there's no way you can spoil a baby as young as he is. He absolutely needs the warmth & close contact he's getting from you. He would die without it. All newborn babies - human included - thrive on it. <br />You're doing a great job, Lynds (& Doug). From what I've been reading, it's extremely difficult to keep newborn kittens alive if the mother isn't caring for them. I've read that if you can save even one of them, it's a major accomplishment.<br />You're doing the very best that you can, and I'm so proud of you.SeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669796983934680004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-74611910273778879762010-03-11T19:37:14.499-08:002010-03-11T19:37:14.499-08:00Very much sympathy and love! I don't think you...Very much sympathy and love! I don't think you can spoil such a little one. Once he's bigger, he'll need to learn manners from his siblings, but right now he just needs snuggles and food.Rose and Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664979778763692965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-71397853709725420532010-03-11T18:19:05.992-08:002010-03-11T18:19:05.992-08:00You are such a wonderful person ~ what a way to sp...You are such a wonderful person ~ what a way to spend your holidays. Baby kitties and Rosie are so lucky to be in your loving care! Warm thoughts for some good days ahead!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-29960543899033500192010-03-11T16:05:01.108-08:002010-03-11T16:05:01.108-08:00Robyn - I certainly hope that's true. And, yep...Robyn - I certainly hope that's true. And, yep, keeping him near me as often as I can. He loves it, too. I will definitely keep him in touch with his sibling as well. Do you think I should consistently (daily visits) keep him together with them after his eyes open? So he can see and relate to Mama and sibling?<br /><br />Angie - I figured Wesley was the 'runt' of the show ;) Plus it's a cute name! Thought it was a great idea! <br /><br />Thank you all so much for your support.. it helps a tremendous amount. I can only hope that things will go better from here.. even though we hold the memory of Oscar very close to our hearts. We miss him, even though we didn't know him that long.kittykyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457039371073130036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-21054555273682152342010-03-11T14:25:47.574-08:002010-03-11T14:25:47.574-08:00oh i love wesley crusher! what a cute name.
soun...oh i love wesley crusher! what a cute name. <br /><br />sounds like things are going okay, so good. i know you wanted a nice 3 weeks off, so don't let oscar's passing cloud this time. there was no way you could have known and nothing you could have done. and now you have a new little guy who needs you, wesley. i'm QUITE envious that i don't have a wee newborn kitten on my chest all day...<br /><br />and yoko, what a good girl. maybe, just maybe, she'll pull a butterbean and take on the kittens once they're old enough. ;)<br /><br />hugs to you, new mommy.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273161867493673147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-71071992460327138602010-03-11T12:56:15.405-08:002010-03-11T12:56:15.405-08:00You aren't spoiling him. This is what he need...You aren't spoiling him. This is what he needs at this stage, just food and a mom figure to be next to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-16511129149040133652010-03-11T12:11:22.315-08:002010-03-11T12:11:22.315-08:00Aww, sorry to hear about Oscar, but it seems like ...Aww, sorry to hear about Oscar, but it seems like things will be getting better for Wesley and what you're doing now is working. Do try to remember to take care of yourself too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-34926456166068865682010-03-11T11:57:18.544-08:002010-03-11T11:57:18.544-08:00It must be so difficult to overcome your heartbrea...It must be so difficult to overcome your heartbreak and carry on... You're amazing! I'm keeping you and the kitties in my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-160489450079327552010-03-11T11:45:52.247-08:002010-03-11T11:45:52.247-08:00We came over from Space Paws and want to say how s...We came over from Space Paws and want to say how sorry we are to hear our toue loss of Oscar. We are purraying furry hard for you, Rosie, and the babies to all come out of this ok. We will now follow your blog to keep up to date on their progress. Just take it to heart in knowing that Oscar knows (even at his tiny age) you did all you could. You will one day see him again. <br /><br />Gentle Hugs and Purrs,<br />The Kool~Kittie~Krew<br />aka...Skeeter, King, Pandora, and Cricket (mom too)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-14042663850380195032010-03-11T11:33:49.251-08:002010-03-11T11:33:49.251-08:00I wouldn't worry about spoiling him at this po...I wouldn't worry about spoiling him at this point, he's so little that it's not really a concern (when he gets bigger, you'll want to get him back with his sibling, though, so he can have that interaction with another kitten his size). Keep him with you as much as you can, but don't feel bad about needing to put him down every once in a while if you need to do something. I know it seems overwhelming right now, but trust me - when this stage is past, you'll think "Wow, that went by fast!" :)<br /><br />I'm keeping you and Wesley (and Rosie and the other baby!) in my thoughts. ::hugs::Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630555411152079882noreply@blogger.com