My newborn bottle-fed kittens won't poop. What should I do now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 5 days old
My kittens are less than a week I’m bottle feeding due to mother regection but I’ve tried masagging n warm washcloth n more n they still won’t poop what do I do
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Published on April 1st, 2018
My suggestion is to get them to a vet for an exam. They need to eliminate or they will get extremely ill. The vet may need to give them enemas - DO NOT attempt this at home as you can injure their colon. They may have a worm impaction so the vet may decide to deworm them too. Best wishes.
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Published on April 28th, 2018
I'm assuming you are giving them a kitten formula. I'd tried diluting it a bit with water for the two kittens who aren't pooping to see if that helps them pass feces. If this doesn't help them pass feces, then I would say it is necessary for them to see the vet. They should be passing feces at least once or twice a day, and if another day goes by without them pooping and you've tried diluting their formula, then I would start to worry. As for the two that are pooping, do not dilute their formula. Best of luck, I hope this helps! How lovely of you to look after them :-)
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