My 4-week old kitten is sick and not nursing. Should I bottle feed?

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I have a 4-week old litter of seven kittens. The mother is not paying as much attention to them and they are dirty and getting dehydrated. The runt won't nurse anymore and is cold. She is lethargic. I am keeping her against my skin with a towel and my hand over her. Can I express the mother's milk? I have baby syringes from another vet visit that I can use. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 29 days old

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I would recommend starting to bottle feed the kittens. it is important to weight them every day to make sure they are eating enough and gaining weight. Also at 4 weeks you could put out can kitten food and expose them to real food. If you feel a kitten is not doing well and cold I would recommend taking it to a vet to make sure if does not have an infection or virus. The vet can also show you how to stimulate them to use the restroom. I hope they feels better soon.

My 4-week old kitten is sick and not nursing. Should I bottle feed?

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