The Little Siamese now needs your good vibes...he won't eat and I'm syringe feeding

[joeybee12]

Unfortunately he's very small I think because the URI...he's on meds and I keep cleaning his eyes...he's a little too lethargic and I'm worried.

[shenmue]

1. Sending beems of lurv

[roguevalley]

15. all of them everywhere have my fervant prayers twice a day. I will add these babies and their mom

[irisblue]

2. vibes from Mojo, Majik and me

[procon]

3. Vet. Now.

Outdoor cats are at a high risk for diseases and your little puffball looks both too young and to little to have the necessary reserves or a strong immune system to hold out on his own. Kitties like this often pick up nasty illnesses, cocci, URI, FIV, and food alone isn't enough to treat him. Factor in the stresses of being captured, weaned, no mom, strange new digs, new foods, and big scary people, and he needs some professional help.

[newfie11]

10. Agree vet now

[TexasTowelie]

4. He doesn't look any bigger than the Siamese that adopted me a few months ago.

She is doing well now and her gut is hanging low. I've began the discussions with my brother about getting her spayed, but hopefully we will have a few months more before we have to do it.

BTW, his markings will get darker as he ages. Josie used to have a cream colored back when she found me, but her markings along her back range from mocha to chocolate now.

Sending good vibes from Josie, my calico AC, and me.

[SharonAnn]

5. Oh, he definitely has that "sick kitten" look. Poor thing.

Syringe feeding can help him get the nutrients he needs while the antibiotics work. Adult cats don't eat when they're sick, either, but they have bodily reserves to draw on. This poor babyis too little.

God bless you for taking care of him. Hugs from Tennessee!

[bettyellen]

6. there is an antidepressant med that they can prescribe that spikes the appetite? forget what it is

but I had to get it for my wee kitten when he had "the kitten flu" and would't eat or drink. call them now!

I had to split a human pill into 1/5 or 1/6 or something, and it worked really well.
If you can get a packet of fort flora and/ or some unsalted chicken broth lightly heated up?

[bettyellen]

7. OMG- URI + wet eyes could be "kitten flu"!!! Get the anti depressant now!

It is very common for cats to pick up "feline herpes" when young and those are the symptoms. Mine got it, and the appetite stimulant helped. They just need to eat to recuperate.
afterward, just some pitches of lysine powder on her food keeps it in check- the flu is a one time, but very dangerous thing!
call ANY doc and ask them for it. mirtazapine worked very well after just about 45 minutes.

[Lithos]

17. There are several

I'm not a VET, but there is one called ciproheptadine which I've used frequently in the past. Another is mertazapine (sp?). None are expensive, but have to be prescribed by a vet. So, this should be added incentive to take your baby in for evaluation.

On Edit: There is a tube based product you can buy at PetCo/PetSmart which is for kittens. It's a food supplement and meant as a source of quick calories. Not to be used as the main food as it lacks some essentials (like Taurine).

L-

[flygal]

8. Good luck to you. You are so sweet taking care of this little guy. :(

We were just at the shelter today to sponsor a couple kittens for a birthday gift. I want to take them all home with me

[Rex]

9. Can you feel his backbone?

That is where all the stored meat would be, if not (can't feel each bone) he is in petty good shape. If you can feel each one and they are protruding, you might have to take him to emergency care.

All my hopes go toward a speedy recovery.

[snagglepuss]

11. Smear some cat food on the back his paw. His grooming instinct will kick in and he'll lick it off.

You're kindness has made my day. <<<< Vibes to to your little furry friend>>>.

[Eleanors38]

12. Having done cat colony maintenance, you might have to foot the bill...

of a vet work-up on the little guy. Some localities have good animal rescue/humane treatment centers which will cover expenses for a first-timer (he has complete ears).

[Triana]

13. Poor angel - what did vet say? n/t

[City Lights]

14. How much and how frequently are you syringe feeding him?

Last edited Thu Oct 8, 2015, 09:18 PM - Edit history (1)

I fostered one recently that was very sick with a URI. I syringe fed him 3 mL every 3-4 hours during the day and once during the night. It took 4-5 days of that before he started eating on his own.

On edit - I also gave my foster Pedialyte a few times a day to make sure he stayed hydrated.

[djhjjohn]

16. Suggestions ...

Mix a couple teaspoons of canned tuna with a little water in a bowl. Or use some baby food jars of chicken, veal, or beef to lure her to food.

[840high]

33. Yes. I've done that in the past.

[NealK]

18. Sending good vibes.

[meow2u3]

19. Purrayers from Ruby, Max, Stymie, and Missy

[dorkzilla]

20. Healing kitty vibes from Mimi, Chance, Artemis and me.

Are you using replacement milk or is the baby old enough to be off mama’s milk?

Glad he’s on meds. Poor kitten.

[abelenkpe]

21. Please take him to the vet now

I lost a sweet little kitten once long ago who similarly would not eat. Waited too long to get help (through the night). Hope he starts eating soon and lives a happy healthy long life.

[magical thyme]

22. aawwww...healing vibes headed to the little guy.

[Gloria]

23. Infrared light being used?????

May help!!

[hifiguy]

24. All good vibes for this adorable little guy.

[MuseRider]

25. Sending every good wish and vibe I can muster.

Poor little thing. If there can be anything done you can do it. Good luck.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. Get better, kitty!

[stage left]

27. Sending all loving wishes

to adorable little kitteh. Get well, sweet baby.

[mike_c]

28. good luck!

Thank you for helping this kitten!

[restorefreedom]

29. at that age so much can go wrong

a vet check at this point is necessary

also gerber baby food stage 2 chicken turkey and ham can sometimes get them interested.

no onion can be in the baby food! just meat and water

good luck to all

what a sweetie

[niyad]

30. sending lots of prayers and energy. lady bast, hold this little one gently.

[bullwinkle428]

31. If you had a Gofundme-type site available, I and I'm sure many other DUers

would be willing to contribute to help with vet bills in cases like this. So many of us are well aware for all you do to help kitties in stressful situations!

K&R.

[montanacowboy]

32. Love his little heart

Thank you for caring
We are presently feeding 3 ferals, one a mommie who had babies god knows where, and she is so thin, I worry she won't make it

[KT2000]

34. sending love to the little one

thank you for your good care of all these kitties.I have hope this little one.