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PHAbymom
at Tue Jun 24 00:19:19 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHAbymom ]
I thought I'd see if anyone had insight into this. My two week old orphan kitten gurgles when she cries loud. Almost as if she either has something in her lungs, or she gets so upset that some formula comes up in her throat. She also tends to spit up formula lately whenever we handle her after she eats or if she gets too agitated. (they have to be stimulated to go to the bathroom- which they hate) Her voice is hoarse at times as well.
Are you burping her after feeding? Kittens that are bottle fed should be burped, just like a baby. They don't often spit up, but after a few minuites of gentle stroking on the back, should let out an audible burp. Another possibility is over-feeding. Even at two weeks, frequent small meals are preferable to larger less frequent feedings. At two weeks, kittens should be getting four to five small feedings at a minimum. Also, when stimulating them to eliminate, use a damp cloth or cotton ball, moistened with warm water. Gentle circular motions on the lower part of the tummy should get them going 
Good luck and keep us posted!
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RE: gurgling kitten? - PHAbymom, Tue Jun 24 00:19:19 2003 