Orphaned Kittens Gorging, Help?

oh and do u have a pic :P I'd love to see them :)

Laura
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On 12 Jun 2006 21:15:10 -0700, "Pricklyrose"
<summer2fantasy.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hi Everyone,
>
>I have had 5 orphaned kittens for about a month now and guess their age
>to be about 5 weeks old. The mother had gotten hit by a car, and the
>owner was letting them die. Well, today they are healthy, strong, and
>getting bigger. I bottlefed them on a schedule so they always had food.
>
>My problem is that I started introducing constant food to the babies a
>few days ago. I have been letting them drink the KMR and then a mixture
>of moist and dry kitten food. They have no problem with any of that.
>They look like they are gorging though. They all have bellies that are
>taunt and look way too big for my liking.
>
>They don't act like they are uncomfortable or anything, they just have
>a huge, extended belly. Is this normal? If it isn't, any idea on what I
>should be doing?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Stephanie


I foster kittens for the local Humane Society.

Have the kittens recieved Revolution? This does most of the deworming
as well as flea control. It will not kill tapeworms though. Drontal
does that.

A distented belly can be a sign that the kittens have worms.
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As a former foster home for cats and kittens, I would like to thank you
for taking care of these kittens. It reminds me that there are good
people out there that help others in need.

Within my family we have had more than 15 cats. We have never
encountered "pot bellies". As it has already been stated, it might be
worms. I am no expert, but that is what I have heard. I also think
that they might be too young still, so the best bet is to check with a
veterinarian before giving them anything. When kittens eat a lot their
bellies get full and tight, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Also, I don't know if you have any other animals in your household, but
when we fostered some cats they had ringworm and it was a major
headache. Out cats got infected. I would take them to the vet and
have them checked out.

Agains, thanks for what you do!

Anna
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Hi everyone,

I dewormed the kittens, and they are doing much better now. *cheers*

However, I have an issue that just arose. I need some serious advice.
These kittens were orphaned, and raised by me since Mother's Day.
However, today I had some people show up that said these kittens are
theirs. Now, don't get me wrong, but these kittens had been throw
outside in the weather at a little over one week old. The people said
they were going to let the kittens die, because the mother had died. I
took them, and have heard nothing until they showed up on my doorstep.

I told them no, but I am worried they will try to steal the kitties, or
try to get the law involved. I could use any suggestions at this point.
I had the humane society tell me to take pictures with a newspaper so I
can prove that they have been here, but any advice would be helpful.

Thanks!
Stephanie


Anna Fitzgerald wrote:
> As a former foster home for cats and kittens, I would like to thank you
> for taking care of these kittens. It reminds me that there are good
> people out there that help others in need.
>
> Within my family we have had more than 15 cats. We have never
> encountered "pot bellies". As it has already been stated, it might be
> worms. I am no expert, but that is what I have heard. I also think
> that they might be too young still, so the best bet is to check with a
> veterinarian before giving them anything. When kittens eat a lot their
> bellies get full and tight, but nothing out of the ordinary.
>
> Also, I don't know if you have any other animals in your household, but
> when we fostered some cats they had ringworm and it was a major
> headache. Out cats got infected. I would take them to the vet and
> have them checked out.
>
> Agains, thanks for what you do!
>
> Anna
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Make them prove that the kittens are theirs if they have been under your
care since they were a week old.
Make them prove it than they will get their happy butts in trouble with the
law for felony animal cruelty. 4 weeks and now they show up to retrieve
"their" kittens. They have no receipt or proof of vet care which you do

Let them call the law don't be scared they have the burden of proof to
prove that they are their kittens and if they have at all been looking for
the kittens which common sense would say no week old kitten would survive
without help. So they are out of luck and they will have to explain why
they were not the ones taking care of the kittens. They will open up a can
of worms that will bite them in the ass.

Are you planning on keeping the fur balls or when they are old enough find
them a good home. If you are going to find them a good home do it in
another area so nothing can come back on you if they take it that far(
which they won't)


"Pricklyrose" <summer2fantasy.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1151021334.966442.220910@y41g2000cwy.googlegroups.com...
> Hi everyone,
>
> I dewormed the kittens, and they are doing much better now. *cheers*
>
> However, I have an issue that just arose. I need some serious advice.
> These kittens were orphaned, and raised by me since Mother's Day.
> However, today I had some people show up that said these kittens are
> theirs. Now, don't get me wrong, but these kittens had been throw
> outside in the weather at a little over one week old. The people said
> they were going to let the kittens die, because the mother had died. I
> took them, and have heard nothing until they showed up on my doorstep.
>
> I told them no, but I am worried they will try to steal the kitties, or
> try to get the law involved. I could use any suggestions at this point.
> I had the humane society tell me to take pictures with a newspaper so I
> can prove that they have been here, but any advice would be helpful.
>
> Thanks!
> Stephanie
>
>
> Anna Fitzgerald wrote:
>> As a former foster home for cats and kittens, I would like to thank you
>> for taking care of these kittens. It reminds me that there are good
>> people out there that help others in need.
>>
>> Within my family we have had more than 15 cats. We have never
>> encountered "pot bellies". As it has already been stated, it might be
>> worms. I am no expert, but that is what I have heard. I also think
>> that they might be too young still, so the best bet is to check with a
>> veterinarian before giving them anything. When kittens eat a lot their
>> bellies get full and tight, but nothing out of the ordinary.
>>
>> Also, I don't know if you have any other animals in your household, but
>> when we fostered some cats they had ringworm and it was a major
>> headache. Out cats got infected. I would take them to the vet and
>> have them checked out.
>>
>> Agains, thanks for what you do!
>>
>> Anna
>
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Hi Matthew,

Thank you for your kind words, and awesome advice. Yes, I have homes
for all them already. My niece is coming to visit in a month to pick
one up, and she is going to school to become a vetenarian. I have one
going to a sister, one to a brother, I am keeping one of them, and the
other one is going to my therapist.... lol.

Good homes for all of 'em. I wish I could always find some orphaned
babies in my area to adopt, care for, then find good homes for. That
would be awesome... most the time...

Hugs,
Stephanie


Matthew wrote:
> Make them prove that the kittens are theirs if they have been under your
> care since they were a week old.
> Make them prove it than they will get their happy butts in trouble with the
> law for felony animal cruelty. 4 weeks and now they show up to retrieve
> "their" kittens. They have no receipt or proof of vet care which you do
>
> Let them call the law don't be scared they have the burden of proof to
> prove that they are their kittens and if they have at all been looking for
> the kittens which common sense would say no week old kitten would survive
> without help. So they are out of luck and they will have to explain why
> they were not the ones taking care of the kittens. They will open up a can
> of worms that will bite them in the ass.
>
> Are you planning on keeping the fur balls or when they are old enough find
> them a good home. If you are going to find them a good home do it in
> another area so nothing can come back on you if they take it that far(
> which they won't)
>
>
> "Pricklyrose" <summer2fantasy.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1151021334.966442.220910@y41g2000cwy.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I dewormed the kittens, and they are doing much better now. *cheers*
> >
> > However, I have an issue that just arose. I need some serious advice.
> > These kittens were orphaned, and raised by me since Mother's Day.
> > However, today I had some people show up that said these kittens are
> > theirs. Now, don't get me wrong, but these kittens had been throw
> > outside in the weather at a little over one week old. The people said
> > they were going to let the kittens die, because the mother had died. I
> > took them, and have heard nothing until they showed up on my doorstep.
> >
> > I told them no, but I am worried they will try to steal the kitties, or
> > try to get the law involved. I could use any suggestions at this point.
> > I had the humane society tell me to take pictures with a newspaper so I
> > can prove that they have been here, but any advice would be helpful.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Stephanie
> >
> >
> > Anna Fitzgerald wrote:
> >> As a former foster home for cats and kittens, I would like to thank you
> >> for taking care of these kittens. It reminds me that there are good
> >> people out there that help others in need.
> >>
> >> Within my family we have had more than 15 cats. We have never
> >> encountered "pot bellies". As it has already been stated, it might be
> >> worms. I am no expert, but that is what I have heard. I also think
> >> that they might be too young still, so the best bet is to check with a
> >> veterinarian before giving them anything. When kittens eat a lot their
> >> bellies get full and tight, but nothing out of the ordinary.
> >>
> >> Also, I don't know if you have any other animals in your household, but
> >> when we fostered some cats they had ringworm and it was a major
> >> headache. Out cats got infected. I would take them to the vet and
> >> have them checked out.
> >>
> >> Agains, thanks for what you do!
> >>
> >> Anna
> >
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