Bottle Feeding Newborn Kittens

These tiny newborns were discovered by staff clearing hedges at a local dump. They disturbed the mother who ran away but they knew what she looked like and therefore were able to trap her and she was happily reunited with her kittens. In the meantime, I had to feed them for the first 24hrs which was very tricky due to how tiny they were. They are the youngest kittens I've had to bottle feed. Apparently, it's not a good technique to hold them on their backs, I've been told (I learned from the community here) --- so don't use that as a role model!
I've since ordered online a silicone kitten feeder that can feed 4 kittens at once.
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[@Coco-ub8wc]

What a beautiful Mum and kittens. Thankyou for looking after them.

[@karenkennedy6331]

I found my kittie in the street, no mom, could fit in the palm of my hand, fed her by bottle. Still have her.

[@CryBlueofZ]

TEENY BABIES OMG😮

[@sylviekins]

You have done a wonderful job saving these kittens. Sorry to see there are some people on here giving advice in a rude way- perhaps they could get off their high horses and🙄🥰❤️ come and help you

[@oncewewerewildnz]

Lol, thank you! And despite my clumsy attempts, they all survived and are now ready for adoption.

[@henriklarsen8193]

I'm on day 17 of fighting for a kittens life. The mother was too young (homeless) to handle them and just left them, refusing to even go near them. Two died on day 3 and 4, the last one is several days overdue to open its eyes and has constant eye infections, I fear it will be blind. This is hell.

[@oncewewerewildnz]

I really feel for you. Taking on rescues is both pleasure and pain. Have you asked a vet about the eye infections? An old remedy was to bathe the eyes with milk, how well it works, I don't know. You can only do your best, and I was very lucky on this occasion that I managed to get mine back onto their mother. Keep trying, I absolutely admire you for at least trying.

[@henriklarsen8193]

@@oncewewerewildnz He actually opened his left eye earlier today. The right, no idea, but I bathe them with some antibiotics for eyes, from an earlier cat's ills. Then again, he wriggles so much that feeding him basically bathes his eyes with kitten milk, anyway, so you may be on to something! It is hell, and always will be. But better my hell than theirs. That is the thought that keeps me going, most of the time.

[@jonfire4685]

Gracias por Rescatarles ❤

[@oncewewerewildnz]

Yes, thank you, and many other people in the comments section have also pointed this out and I acknowledge everyone's input. The cord was completely dry however, so no harm there in cutting it. I definitely wouldn't if it was fresh.

[@lindsayb3625]

It is so good to see these kittens are doing so well, and thriving. It's awesome to watch them grow. You have done amazing work! And very lucky you found mum. Bit of a learning curve with them that small!

[@sarahholland2600]

Never bottle feed kittens leaning backwards. They can aspirate milk into their lungs & get pneumonia. They should be upright, preferably on all fours. Kitten Lady on You Tube has won awards for hervrescue work with kittens. She is the oracle on kitten care, esoecially newbien or sick ones.

[@oncewewerewildnz]

Yes I have been told several times and have acknowledged that in the script with the video.

[@dianadido4167]

It s normal Mama cat always needs to be alone in dark place with her kittens so we should give her privecy and every things gonna be alright ...thank you lady❤

[@user-no8pq8ol4d]

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[@user-sx3tc9iz2g]

ワンちゃん元気そうでよかった😂

[@oncewewerewildnz]

Almost.....I think you mean "cat" not "dog"? Lol😊

[@gramparlay4183]

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[@user-px3js8ve3e]

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[@micksitton9584]

You're supposed to stimulate them to pee and poop right before feeding, but I didn't see that?

[@danielamorandi9601]

Segui Kitten Lady, così impari come dare il biberon

[@rmt222]

No no no you’re not supposed to feed them on their backs !!! 🥺

[@oncewewerewildnz]

I know, I've been told. But they're with their mum now so all is well. It just seemed the easiest way to get the teat in that tiny mouth!

[@bigpapawalkingdownthestreet]

@@oncewewerewildnz I'm glad they're okay, feeding them on their back can be pretty dangerous :(

[@oncewewerewildnz]

I have also ordered online a silicone kitten feeder just in case I find myself in this situation again. You learn.

[@chelsiirvine8970]

Your supposed to feed them on their tummys 😁😊😍

[@tarapearce544]

@@oncewewerewildnz We are all new and have to learn. Can I recommend watching videos from Kitten Lady? She has TONS of fantastic educational videos on how to care for tiny kittens, including bottle feeding.

[@rickfilmmaker3934]

Why don't you sit down to feed them?

[@oncewewerewildnz]

I don't know, maybe because I'm short and standing seemed easier, lol.

[@alohalaniboido8083]

Please study Kitten Lady's channel to learn how to deal with kittens. Don't snip the cord, don't feed them on their backs, do keep them warm, etc. I'm sure you want to do better if there is a next time. Thanks!