They are adorable! I am glad to hear that Gabby is being a good mother through all her trials.

I think what was suggested above is a great idea. It's actually KMR - Kitten Milk Replacement by PetAG. They make a liquid or a powder, similar to baby formula for human babies. What I would do to start is mix it with some baby pablum (cereal) to a thin gruel. Kittens need to learn to lap up liquids. When you can start feeling teeth, you can then use the kitten food the vet suggested, again, softened with a bit of KMR instead of water. Gradually decrease the liquid and let them try eating dry. It's usually about 6 weeks of age before they can manage the totally dry, even then, some momcats still want to nurse them.

As for your special kitty, you may never know what the cause but it may have been lack of oxygen when he didn't start breathing right away.

4 weeks to 12 weeks is when kittens absorb most of their social skills as well as learning how to use a litterbox and eat on their own. But it is also the time when they will try anything and everything. Electrical cords, small spaces, climbing and all so keeping them in safe place is very important.

Good luck and keep us posted! We all love to see photos!

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