Our Pets...

woot...he pooed!!!! yay...lol

yeah, we were using a rough texture wash cloth, but no go
but we noticed our female cat was grooming him, so we dunked his bottom in warm water and set him beside her - she groomed his bum clean and he had his 1st poo, t

LOL Fantastic! Our animal bring such joy don't they. I still laugh at some of things I'm thrilled with that they do.

lol, I'm proud when he has a big belch after eating

So cool!!! 

*sigh*..I think I'm going bonkers. The bf is working every day, out early a.m. back way late evenings (around 1 am) and not only do I have the feedings every 2 - 3 hours, accompanied by burpings, pee and poo stimulation, washing and 'play' time, I've every other chore that needs done (work, 2 dogs for walkies, yard runs, doing every errand, shopping, paying bills, cleaning house, cooking et c) ...it feels like I JUST sit down, and 5 minutes later it's either something else or time for the next feeding.

If I'd found a whole nest, I'd have checked myself into the looney bin by now lol

Wow.  I need a nap after reading all that you do! 

lol, it's not really...hmm, strenuous? It's just...constant lol
I'm eating a quick dinner, and in 5 min its his dinner.....again, followed by switching over the laundry, running the dogs around the block after feeding them their dinner, unloading the dishwasher, my moms pinged with about 30 computer questions, so have to go do her some things, do more work, then it'll suddenly be his next feeding lol
then the bf gets in, will want the computer, grab him some dinner, spend time before he goes to bed 20 minutes later (hes back up at 6 am) and hes off for another 16 hours

really, it's all just a matter of having a routine, and the dogs have theirs, and the new kitty sets it all out of whack, espec with zero sleep on my end
yesterday i had to go into the next city to find formula (like 2 hours by bus) to come back to mine, check him, out to the other end to shop, back to feed him..

BUT

the little guy is thriving, hes strong, had his second poo, so we're satisfied hes fine now, and he got a shot he wouldnt have gotten out in the frost

now it'll be three weeks of weaning, teaching him the poo box, and keeping the dogs from thinking it's a movable squeaky toy lol til he can fend for himself in another month or so

Wow seem, like you guys have a constant workout due to the animal crew!

lol, well, we began with a cat apiece, then got a dog after moving into together, followed by a second as a companion (and well, because the first bonded only to me) making 4 in total. His job was nine to 5 and we had a happy little rut.
But then he went back to school, changed careers and now has the most erratic hours I've come across (psst, group homes suck) so what was a shared burden, is shouldered alone pretty much for the most part

We needed the kitten like a hole in the head as my mother would say.
But when I heard that poor wailing out in the freezing rain at 3am across the road and three houses down, I had to go see - and seeing the lil thing, I couldn't just leave it out there to die.

Cats in general are great - self sufficient after you stick out two bowls. Dogs however, are like children that never move out. They alone stress me out lol, but I work at home, so it's fine. The added 'treasure' makes me realize why new parents go mental from lack of sleep

LOL  Yes, the "squeaky toy" thing is a fun one, let me tell you!!  My lab puppy was only a month older than the kittens, but much larger, so we had a good time with that.  My Lhasa loved them & was fascinated by them, until they started chasing her to catch all her hair.  Kittens are SOOOOO much fun!! 

It'll all fall into place.

Here's Pinkie watching the box of kittens I had in the shower..;...And a pic of me with a pile of kittens in my lap.  Their little nails were so sharp, I had bloody scratches all over my legs!

awww

yeesh, can someone OVER pray?
Kitten wouldnt poop right, and prayed he would, and he did

Now?
He's a bloody little pooping-factory - went  all all down his chest, tummy, bum, tail, eesh - it was like early Easter if the sun shone directly into the kitty box

Don't mean to be a major depress-o this Friday morning....but...

Went in the room, and kitty pooed blood (fresh, not clotted) and diarrhea everywhere, so obviously, we're worried.
To those who hand raised young kittens...how normal is this? I've read conflicting reports.
A - your kitty is dying, get the shovel, so sad, too bad
to...
B- if he's 2 weeks old, could just be the backed-up poo he's been storing inside, kittens poo blood like kids gets nosebleeds, he's tender, wipe softer

I realize the stock response is 'well, go to the vet'....cough ($200 for the walk-in alone, add tests, meds etc)..I mean, we adore him, but he's a feral stray.

One side says, rush, now, he's got MINUTES
other says, meh, it's normal, watch him a day, these hings usually resolve themselves in 24 hours, just monitor him

He eats like a piglet, spry as Hades, no vomit

Just looking for feedback from those who'd have premie/newborns/young uns with no mommy kitten

It could be as simple as what you're feeding him.  Or, it could be something more serious, and - trust me - with all the critters I have, I understand not rushing to the vets, especially when he's so young.

I'm not going to be around much today, so here's a few thoughts.....

Are you feeding him a Cat Mother's Milk replacement type of food?  No cow's milk, right?  If so, stop that right away.

Is he eating anything solid yet?  If so I think I'd try to figure out how to get some rice and plain chicken down him.  Do you have a blender you could liquify it with, mixing water with the food?  Maybe just some rice at first, then if that works, add a little chicken to the mix.

Whatever you do, make sure you keep liquids in him no matter what, 'cus he's little and it won't take much for him to dehydrate; that alone will kill him.

Beyond that, I don't have many suggestions 'cus he's so, so young.  Do you guys Feline Leukemia over there?  If so, that's always a real possibility with outdoor/wild/feral cats, and there's nothing anyone can do.

I hope you can figure it out and he's ok.  I know how very hard it is to fight to save a baby like that, then lose it anyway.  I'll be back tonight to see how it's going.

No, no, just KMR,  kitten replacement milk, dang stuff is 10 bucks a can (like, pop can size).
Well, after after the explosive mess yesterday, and the blood, this morning at his feedings, he's all gung-ho and looking good, hungry like a piglet, etc. We HAD switched from powder to the better, more accurate milk (KMR), so it may have been the switch-over, or was just bunged and needed out (backed up).
Seems fine today.
He looks to be around 3 weeks, but well, heck, he also looks 2 weeks, or 4 in some ways - we think maybe just a premie 3. We're introducing him to the gruel this week (wet food and water paste) and his formula in the saucer to see how it goes

oh, and thanks for getting back
I'm glad I'm a boy - if i were a mom, id be in the crib every 40 seconds seeing the brat was still breathing

Just an update on the monster
Little guy still has a cold (well, or allergies), but he's on soft food (along with his formula) and took to a saucer easy as pie.
Using his poo box, and let the monster out of his cell to roam the house. The dogs are kind (mostly) and curious and he's fast and a little terror. Man, little guys can run.
Thanks for the earlier tips. He looks good to go

Puppy's are a great workout, looks like you have a lil devil on your hands. 

O.M.G!  How freaking cute is that???  Give him some belly nuzzles for me!!

Awww that pic is priceless. Think that needs a meme

How cute, it looks like a lil toy. I just want to squeeze it!

we thought the novelty (or patience of the dogs) would wear off
but guess he got himself his own lil buddy now

That's his Mommy now....  How SWEET!!  I was just wondering how you guys were doing, so perfect timing here.  Looks like they're BFFs!!

That's amazing, I feel like I've seen so many pics like this but never believed it. So thank you for confirming this kind of adorable relationship.

Rare moment when NONE of them are whining or wanting something

fyi, the piglet is on hard food and has been accepted by the tribe

Sooooooooooooooo precious!!!

whups, meant to include this - it's where theyre actually ALL sleeping and leaving me a moment's peace lol

edit: doh, stupid internet connection - it did upload lol
sorry

How sweet:)

Weird, the kitten's eyed changed today. I mean, I knew they started as blue then changed to their permanent colour, much like human babies, but thought in like the first week or two. Since up until today he had beautiful baby blues, thought he would keep them. Anyway, now an olive green

Yeah that is alittle late in the game to change, regardless I'm sure it still cute as a button 

My little nephew showing who's the real boss

My cat before we decorated the tree!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will have a awesome New Year!!

Thanks she is something,she also loves water...maybe a catfish????

So cute Zuga. Boxers are so gentle

OMG Rosebud I love that pic of your cat. She is adorable.

Zuga,your nephew is so cute....he must take after his uncle!!

Love the boxer too,one of my favorite breeds!

Awww such a sweetie! He grew up into such a handsome boy. 

            Cute dog Chantellee,  I'm sorry guys, I have to get a picture of our dog in here.    Teddy,  our rough coat Collie (although he looks maybe like half Golden Retriever) is turning 2 tomorrow.  He is a handful,  I swear that beast could make coffee  nervous.  I'll work on the photo.

Awe what a sweet face, love his coat!

Very cute Chantelle.

Hi guys, I love animals and I always had them in my life. These are my two babies Borko the shar pei and Tuffy the cat. They enriched my life in so many ways and I'm so grateful to have them. 

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.
It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”
― John Grogan, Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog

"I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon and a cat that comes home late at night." -- Marie Corelli 

One team - brothers Riki&Miki
they are the best of the best cats i know, and they are 1 year old now

Now That's Funny Mike !    Good for you !    

And we love your adorable babies sanchya !       

That is hilarious Mike and also like Diane said , your Kittens are to die for, Sanchya