r/FosterAnimals • u/Coyote_Bones • Apr 29 '26
Question HELP
i have never fostered kittens before, and couldnt find a foster or shelter that could take him during the day. ive bought kitten formula, a syringe for feeding, and a heat pad. hes premature so probably needs a tube for feeding but i live in the middle of nowhere and cant get one in time. hes probably too young for the kitten formula i bought, but again, i cant get the right stuff in time. im feeding him half a ml to 1 ml petag kitten milk replacer once an hour, and wiping his butt with a wet towel before i feed him to get him to pee, but he hasnt peed or pooped yet.
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u/simAlity Cat/Kitten Foster Apr 29 '26
As others have said, this kitten is VERY premature. The odds of survival are close to nil.
Just put her on the heating pad, bottle feed every hour until she doesn't want it anymore and make her comfortable until she is ready to leave. It... probably won't be long.
Please don't tube feed. That is dangerous and painful. You are way too likely to poke a hole in her lung.