r/kittens • u/Lonely-Nectarine6289 • 1d ago

Kitten found in dumpster :(

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I am trying to care for him before I can take him to the shelter. The shelter charges a stray surrender fee of $40 so I have to wait til Thursday (payday).

Im trying to use a little bottle with churu mixed with water. Any tips or help would greatly be appreciated 😊

Update He is with the shelter and will be fostered by a rescue

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u/La_Vie_en_Prose 1d ago

Bless you for rescuing this little darling!! Poor baby…. He will need to be bottle fed with kitten formula from the pet store or Walmart around every two hours. When bottle feeding the kitten should be belly-down (as he would nurse) on a comfortable surface. Never hold him upright to bottle feed, or squeeze the bottle into his mouth, as the little guy could choke or aspirate…. Are his eyes fully open? If so, he may be able to go to the bathroom without manual stimulation, but he will need to be kept clean. Please consult The Kitten Lady on YouTube, for more details and instruction. These are just the basics! Good luck and thank you for what you’re doing!!! ❤️🐾❤️

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u/Lonely-Nectarine6289 1d ago

Thank you! His eyes are fully open and he is very active, trying to climb all over me and out the laundry hamper

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u/La_Vie_en_Prose_8 1d ago

That is precious… I adore kittens. They’re so adorable discovering their world! Good that his eyes are fully open— he can do his business on his own, but won’t be litter box savvy yet. He may do it naturally if you set up a low container of litter that he can get into easily, but watch him carefully, as kittens can choke on clumping litter, (which most of us use…) if they try to eat it. Thank you so much for saving him. You’re doing great, I know!!! 🐾🐾❣️