how old is the kitten?
how many kittens?
is he the only one with a problem?
please describe what is happening.
Thanks,Terri
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is he dehydrated?
if you pull up the skin at his scruff, does it spring back?
are any of the kittens eating food yet?
Thanks,
Terri
Dear friend,
The first things I worry about with young kittens is hypoglcemia and dehydration.This baby may have a congenital abnormality that is causing this or he may have been the weakest and the stronger ones pushd him out of the way so he could not nurse.
Get a bottle of plain pedialyte and baby food with no onion or garlic. First put a drop of pancake syrup on his tongue to raise his blood sugar. The give him droppers of pedialyte - about one half cc every fifteen minutes for a half hour. Next water down the baby food or a/d canned cat food (only at vets) and give him the same amount - do this every three hours until he perks up. Then every 6 hours until he begins eating,
Please let me know how things are going. I will always be happy to help further.
Very sincerely,
Feline Healthcare Expert
Expert in feline health and behavior. 20 years experience with cats.