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Air Goddess Moderator Posts: 1774 (03/01/09 12:15:07) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	Tags : None Greetings folks, Just wanted to share what I am up to currently. Thursday night our cat gave birth to 1 little black/grey kitten. The birth went well, but then she walked away - 1st litter. That was at 10:30pm. Friday at 10am I took over the poor little thing was cold and hungry - really didn't expect it to be here. No more kittens born as yet, even as I write this on Saturday afternoon. I have been feeding it roughly every 2 hours.. but I'm not sure how much it's getting. I am using a syringe type set up and it appears to be working. Keeping it warm is posing a challenge it is tucked in a woollen mitten a I hold it or rest it in a tissue box bed. The mother, when I attempt to place it with her seems to want to bite it and it won't nurse even if I keep momma there. I don't trust that she won't hurt/kill it. So that's where I am. I have done this in the past as well as have had 4 human children. But I'll tell you this nighttime newborn feeding schedule is for younger folks then I. lol Strong little thing, it's going on 2 full days and he/she is calling now for a feed. So wish him/her and me luck. Thanks Dianne
Ladywillowdragon	update caring 4 premie newborn kitten...help?	#1	[-]
Air Goddess Moderator Posts: 1774 (03/01/09 12:16:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	Here we are at Sunday afternoon. I wish I had better news. The baby isn't doing well. Last night he/she began having rigid type seizures. He/she goes all stiff for a min or so, seems not to be breathing and then relaxes urinates and gasps to catch it's breath. I thought it's time was up the 1st time he/she did it. Happened about 1 time an hour then around 1 am it started happenning every 15 mins. The poor little thing must be so exhausted. Then around 5am they stopped. We drifted off and I tried to feed @8am but the few drops only made him scream. I massaged belly and he soon fell asleep. The rigid seizures are still happenning but infrequently. But no more food, it can't survive without food/liquids. I am at the point where I wish the poor thing an easy passing. It's not right for the poor thing to suffer so. The mother cat still has no interest, but has been patient as I try to attach him to the nipple. But he won't/can't suckle. She had a stillbirth @11:30 this morning, still looks pregnant - but nothing else.. I can NOT kill the poor thing, but I can't stand to see him tortured either - any suggestions?
twink14840		#2	[-]
Gaia Goddess Moderator Posts: 4657 (03/01/09 14:46:28) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	You and your babies willbe in my prayers. When the time comes, you'll know what to do.
Ladywillowdragon	update on premie newborn kitten	#3	[-]
Air Goddess Moderator Posts: 1774 (03/02/09 12:42:18) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	February 26, 2009 @10:30pm - March 1 2009 @10:00pm The ending of a tiny life. I wish I could spare you the agonizing last hours of the little one's life. But I must tell what really happened. I wish it was a more peaceful ending. I can tell you that at 1 point around 7pm, he slept so peacefully that I thought he just might make it. The last rigid seizure was around 3:30pm. He awoke around 7 and I fed him, but his crying wouldn't stop. I rubbed his tummy, pottied him, rocked him, cooed soothing words and kept him warm. But nothing worked, eventually he began to gasp and seemed not to be able to catch enough breath. I feared the worst. He continued to call out as he gasped and it was as though he was begging for mercy. I did all I could to try to keep him comfortable. My family members tried to soothe him, but his cries only became weaker until he quieted and passed away cuddled upon my hubby's chest. His face was that of peace, thankfully not the death mask with tongue out. I suppose they finally took pity on him and released him from his tortuous earthly bond. It was so unfair, He did all that he was supposed to … I failed him. Near the end I was praying they would take him, but he was a fighter and they seemed lax in their effort to take him. His suffering was the worst. A life, ½ an hour shy of 3 days. Some of it was peaceful and calm but the suffering was completely unfair. Unjust and unkind. I don't understand. What could that tiny soul have done to be repaid in such treatment. Why didn't he pass within those first 12 hours? Or right at birth like his sibling. Why did this happen? What was the point of living 3 days? Why do things like this happen? What does it all mean. What was the point? The purpose? Now what do we do? Go back to our normal routine. Go on as though it was all just a dream. I intend to place him near Sidney's grave, in my back yard where I can see them from my kitchen window. With grave stones and flowers, maybe even an Angel Statue to watch over them. It was the most intense relationship I have ever had. It started when he was 12 hours old, that's when I stepped in, and lasted till just before his last breath. I stayed with him all those hours. I was his surrogate momma. I called him Little one, my family called him Hummer and mittens. Such a gentle and special little soul. He was so sweet and adorable. He was black and it looked like he was going to have white on his face, possibly legs and paws too. He was as tiny as a mouse, probably weighing about an ounce or so. Such a tiny creature, but he affected the entire household of our family for the duration of his life, in a very big way. I do and will miss you Little one. But I know that you are at peace and you deserve it! Running in the meadows with the warm sun shining on you, playing with the other animals in heaven. Enjoy! I am sure that Sidney met you and you were welcomed buy Steve Irwin, The Ambassador of the Rainbow Bridge. I love you Little one. Thank you for your visit. Your S'momma Dianne
tototoo		#4	[-]
Elemental Goddess Member Posts: 1081 (03/03/09 18:54:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	oh this is so sad.....thoughts and prayers to you !
twink14840		#5	[-]
Gaia Goddess Moderator Posts: 4657 (03/04/09 08:30:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	My prayers are being offered to you and your family for the loss of such a precious gift. I'm positive that he knew that he was loved so very much in his short little life. Think of the time as a gift.
Susashinumasti		#6	[-]
Jewel Member Posts: 392 (03/04/09 16:52:44) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	I wish things could of gone better for the little one. It sounded so promising at first. I'm so sorry for the loss. You did all you can though. The mama probably knew something was wrong, that could be why she walked away (instinctive to animals; survival of the fitest, inherent from the wild). I think the baby just wasn't meant to live, (for whatever reason, it really dosen't matter, it can't be changed). You were blessed with this tiny gift, it's spririt remains, will aways. Times like this I like to remember a saying that's got me through some hard times "God never closes one door without opening another" ~Peace~ Susashi~
Leighla		#7	[-]
Aquamarine Moderator Posts: 13431 (03/04/09 16:57:11) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	I'm so sorry LWD. You did what you could and he would not have made it 3 days without you. You are both in my prayers.
Ladywillowdragon	more about kittens ... just so sad	#8	[-]
Air Goddess Moderator Posts: 1774 (03/06/09 09:48:56) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers. Thursday the momma had 2 more kittens one was stillborn, the other seemed like it may be a keeper. However as time progressed it seemed the baby wouldn't/couldn't nurse. Momma didn't seem to know how to help. I gave it 2 feedings but by the 2nd feed I felt it was very weak. Even though it was almost a week more developing in the mom. Sadly that little one passed at 28 hrs old. How sad this entire situation has been. She had 4 kittens over a weeks time - 2 stillborn and 2 lived for a brief time. I believe that's the end. The momma doesn't seem to be the least bit bothered. I guess that is best. How would I deal with a grieving cat as well as my families grief. It's all just so sad.
Susashinumasti		#9	[-]
Jewel Member Posts: 392 (03/09/09 18:02:15) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	Sounds like Momma needs some extra pampering and love for abit Animals are tough (I'm sure you know, inherent from nature) She still needs your love and support though. I'm sorry thing were so hard, but from what I hear, that is why animals usually have "litters" survival rate is low for whatever reason. Blessings to you guys Susashinumasti
twink14840		#10	[-]
Gaia Goddess Moderator Posts: 4657 (03/10/09 07:02:02) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Report Post	hugs for u and your kitty [url=http://dragcave.net/view/dCmi][img]http://dragcave.net/image/dCmi.gif[/img][/url]

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