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Orphaned kitten, need advice

soulabyss Jun 24, 2005 12:23 PM

Hi, I'm new here. I'm in desparate need of some advice about orphaned kittens. I'm in Japan where there are a lot of feral cats (much to my dismay) and some students picked up an about 5 week old kitten outside of school on Thursday. Being pretty much the only one willing to DO something for it, I have brought it home with me while I search for a home for it.

My question is... the kitten has only managed to pee (so far as I've seen) and I've tried the bowel movement "enticement" if you will, but he's still not pooping. I'm worried that something's backed up in his stomach, but he seems to be eating okay and hasn't thrown up or anything.

Can anyone help?

Replies (3)

Wiscats Jun 24, 2005 08:01 PM

>>Hi, I'm new here. I'm in desparate need of some advice about orphaned kittens. I'm in Japan where there are a lot of feral cats (much to my dismay) and some students picked up an about 5 week old kitten outside of school on Thursday. Being pretty much the only one willing to DO something for it, I have brought it home with me while I search for a home for it.
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>>My question is... the kitten has only managed to pee (so far as I've seen) and I've tried the bowel movement "enticement" if you will, but he's still not pooping. I'm worried that something's backed up in his stomach, but he seems to be eating okay and hasn't thrown up or anything.
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>>Can anyone help?

What are you feeding the kitten? If he/she is eating only dry kitten food, you might try adding some canned to the diet. Is the kitten drinking enough water? If not, the liquid in the canned food, along with a bit of added water, may help. And also, perhaps the kitten is pooing, but has hidden it? If in another couple of days, after having some liquid added to the diet, the kitten doesn't poo, I'd see a vet. I had a foster kitten once who needed an enema.
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PHWildCat Jun 27, 2005 06:10 PM

Bless you for saving the little one. I have nothing to add to Wis's ideas. Good luck and let us know how it is going.
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hisgirl93 Jul 26, 2005 10:42 AM

Well I would keep an eye on him to see if he is acting ok. If he is eating and acting fine then give it awhile to see if produces a bowel movement. If nothing happens you might need to take him to the vet. I don't know how that works in Japan. I hope that he gets better. It is wonderful of you to take care of him when no one else will.

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