I really need help with this baby kitten.....?

I just got this baby kitten, the owner didnt want him, so I took him in. I have no idea of his age, but he is small. about the size to fit in the palm of your hand, a few ppl has told me, he may be 2-3 weeks old. I cant get him to drink kitty formula very good, but he will eat the kitty can food. I have him in the bathroom, with a gate up, cause I dont want him to get stepped on or lost, I have two children..... but he meows all the time, adn I dont know much about kittens. I bought a pet bottle to feed him with, but he bit the end of the nipple off. He does have alot of small teeth, but they are sharp. And I put a fleece blanket for him to sleep on, a litter pan for him, a few toys, although he doesnt play yet, and his food and water pan. Is there such thing as holding then too much? Is there any way to tell how old he is? Will he be ok? Does anyone know how to get him to drink kitten formula? ANY and ALL advice I can be given about kittens would be GREATLY appreciated.

I really need help with this baby kitten.....?
he is older than 2 -3 weeks old.. kittens teeth start coming in when they are 4 weeks old.. and the fact that he is eating cat food tells me that he has started weaning so he must be 5-6 weeks old. just leave down the milk formula if he wants it he will lap it up.


put in a cuddle soft toy so that he has some company for when you aren't there.





the more you pick up and pamper an kitten the more people friendly they get .. you cannot hold him too much .. try encouraging him to play .you do not need expensive toys kittens will play with anything. roll up paper into a ball and see if he will kick it around.. dangle the paper on a piece of string see if he will attack..





as for will he be okay .. only time will tell ! the time to worry is when and if he stops eating and drinking then you will need to take him to the vets immediately...


kitens will need injections at 8 -9 weeks old by then they should weigh at least 700g


good luck.
Reply:At two to three weeks old the kitten is not winged yet, you could try a syringe to feed the little one as long as you do don't aspirate it. A couple cc's per every 4 hours. Can food is not good for them at that age, you could wet dry food down or buy kitten chow the pieces are smaller for them to eat. Kittens that young cannot produce their own body heat, try a heating pad set on LOW wrapped in a blanket, this will help make it feel as if it were with it's siblings as well, good luck!
Reply:I agree with the above answerers; the kitten needs to go to the vet ASAP.





If the kitten is eating solid food, that means its older than it appears. Perhaps the former owner was starving it, or it may have a physical problem that has prevented normal growth. The vet will be able to tell you. Since it's eating solids, DO NOT take away the solid food so it will drink canned milk. Solid food of good quality is better for a kitten than canned milk. Make sure you provide plenty of fresh water for the kitten to drink.





The kitten sounds like it's lonely. This isn't surprising, since it's probably used to being around litter mates. Hold the kitten as much as possible; pet it and show it affection. Unless your children are toddlers, urge them to gently play with the kitten, too.
Reply:unfortunately you have a undernourished kitten it requires care get to the vet or pet shop and ask the pros what to do. Kittens will not do well on adult cat food slightly warm milk will be accepted but TLC and a lot of body warmth is what it needs right away, but see a vet or a pro fast.
Reply:hi, my cat is 9 now but i've had him and his brother since they were just about 2 weeks old i got them when me and my sister went to a local park when i was young and an old man through out a cardbord box, it started to move so we checked it out and there were 2 kittens in there both tom cats it was the middle of winter so we took them home in my sisters jacket our parents said we could keep them till we could find a nearby rescue home but my mum got to attatched. they werent eating for a while but we know they cant have regular milk try buying cat milk that comes in a bottle rather than formulae packets and it doesn't matter how much attension you give them but when they start to wag there tails alot then put them down good sign for dogs but it means the cat is agitated. my cat still likes his belly being rubbed and just under his chin if you stroke it gently, take him outside a couple of times a week but keep an eye on him (remember dont unless he has had his shot to go outside.
Reply:If he won't take formula from a bottle try a medicine dropper that way you can control how much formula he gets at a time. If he's only 2-3 weeks old then he is still use to his mother being there 24/7 for him, a mother cat will lick the kittens privates to get it to go to the bathroom. This in the wild keeps predators away. You may have to use a terry cloth rag and do the same to your kitten, he may not be eating because he needs to go to the bathroom and don't know how to relive himself on his own yet. New born kittens are a lot of work, but like human new Born's they can be put on a schedule that is convent to you. Good Luck
Reply:Small amounts often through out the day and he'll be just fine. Congrats on the new kitty
Reply:That's really too young for it to be weaned, and you should be prepared to give it extra care %26amp; affection, and be its mommy. Kittens need special food as well, you can find some at the link below or at Petsmart. Finally, I strongly, strongly recommend a visit to the vet for advice and to set up an innoculation schedule for your new baby.
Reply:I highly suggest you take the cat to the vet. Generally if the kitten is the size of your palm than they are 2-3 weeks old that is generally correct. I think you are taking good care of him, so I bet he will be OK. No you can't hold kittens too much, don't worry. You could try force feeding him the kitten formula with an eye dropper if it is really important otherwise kitten food and cat milk (you can find cat milk at Pet Co) should probably be OK. But you really need to take the cat to the vet to have it checked up on and updated on shots. The last thing you want is a sick baby kitten or a cat with fleas. Also leaving the cat alone in the bathroom is probably not the best idea, u need to socialize with the kitten a lot, keep it with you the first few nights and if you have to leave it alone, give it a stuffed animal. Stuffed animals (a cat one preferably) have been shown in scientific studies to help animals cope. A heater is also not a bad idea, kittens tend to get cold easily.





DO NOT GIVE THE CAT COWS MILK!!!


Cat's are naturally lactose intolerant, giving the kitten cows milk would make it vomit or have diarrhea you can only give a cat broth, formula, or cat milk, besides water.
Reply:he needs a mother cat or lots of attention


put in a sock and carry him all the time


a vet might know a nursing mother cat


that might look after him
Reply:A vet maybe able to tell you what the kittens age is or close to it.As far as the kitten formula try an eyedropper to give the kitten the formula. My mother use to give the "runts"baby formula,they seem to like it.If your unsure about anything health wise ask your local vet,they would know more than most people.The kitten may just be a "runt". Mine was very small but he was about 8-10 weeks old.I use to hold my kitten a good bit it seems to calm him.He was pretty scared when we got him.He hid at first but then he came to us and we held him a good bit.Hes fine now.Good Luck With yours.
Reply:That's great that you rescued him. If he is only 2-3 weeks old he may be lonely and miss his mother cat. That's awfully early to be taken away. He'll let you know if you are holing him too much because he will scratch at you and try to get away. The vet will know what to tell you about him eating. Good luck.
Reply:If he does not like the formula give him cows milk in a bowl and keep giving him the food he likes but make sure he has milk of some sort. At that young age they need companionship and is most likely meowing as he is lonely. Get the kids to hold and play with him while watching tv etc
Reply:You should take him in to the vet they will be able to give you an idea of how old the cat is. If it is 2-3 weeks, that is way too young for thim to be left alone in a bathroom. He needs to be loved on constantly as he is still just a baby and misses his mom.





Give him the kitten formula and take away the can food. He will get hungry and eat it. Get several bottle nipples as kittens have very sharp teeth!
Reply:Put something in the room with him that sounds like a heartbeat (a wind-up clock wrapped in a thick towel, one of those stuffed teddybears that they make for infants that mimic mommy's heart). This will give him comfort and may curb some of the meowing when you can't be with him.


No, there is no such thing as holding him too much. Keep him with you as much as possible. As long as he cuddles you and doesn't nip or try to jump off, you are teaching him to be a lap-cat. You must socialize them while they are young or they become really aloof when they get older and don't want to be bothered by people.


If he is able to eat kitty food, he probably doesn't need formula anymore. As long as he is eating and his stool looks normal, he is probably old enough to be weaned. Especially if he bit the nipple off a bottle. Mommy kitty wouldn't put up with that so baby must be off milk.


Hopefully you have visited a vet or are planning to very soon. They will be able to tell you about diet and possibly how old the kitten is. If you are really concerned about the formula and believe that he needs it for nutrients, try mixing it with something called Cat Sip. It is a milk that is specially formulated for cats to avoid problems with lactose digestion. You should find it in the cat food section. Put it in a bowl beside the water and if the kitten feels he needs it or likes it, he will drink it. They are very intelligent animals and usually know what they need in their diets. Watch for problems with digestion (vommiting and diareaha) because some cats tummies do not agree with some foods.


As long as he is eating and drinking and going to the bathroom, and as long as you take him to the vet as soon as you can to get checked over, he should be just fine.


The bathroom is probably not the best room to put the kitten in when you can't be with him. There are alot of things in there that he could get hurt on (make sure you close the toilet seat immediately in the meantime because cats will try to paw at water and he could fall in because kittens are a bit clumsy and don't leave anything open that could be toxic.)