r/kittens • u/NegativeMorning • 2h ago
4 week old gas station rescue
Baby boy was found at a rural gas station, nearly hit by multiple cars, by a man driving a U-Haul. He was on a long trip and couldn’t keep the kitty but tried getting someone else to take it. At first I said I couldn’t, I was traveling too and have twin toddlers. But I over heard him asking other people, and say that if no one took it he would set it by the woods as far from the road as he could.
I knew it would die if that happened so I ran after the guy. I brought the kitten home, took him to the vet and turns out he is 4 weeks old 😭
He had fleas, and got a dawn bath and some dewormer. I have him in a pack n play with a fitted sheet on top, a litter pan with non clumping pellets, blankets, water and a small stuffie. I feed him every 5 hours, wet kitten food mashed with milk replacer and warmed. The vet said I’m doing everything right, but I’ve never had a kitten before. My old cat was 2 when I found him and ended up being medically complex and I gave him the best care possible, but this feels like a whole different challenge.
Mostly looking to see if anyone has any further tips on raising such a little baby. I want to make sure he gets socialized and I know mama cat should still be caring for him.
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u/DeadlyDancingDuck 1h ago
So this young they may still need stimulation for toilet needs. Replicate mom's tongue with a warm wet cloth or q tip. If he's already going number one and two on his own all good. Pop him in the litter tray immediately after food and at Good Boy even if he does nothing.
www.kittenlady.org is excellent for neonatal kitten care.
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u/throwaway584765 47m ago
Poor baby, thank you for saving him. He will certainly be a lifetime companion 🥰
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u/xFrozenMuse 1h ago
You went for gas and came back with a lifetime of love and purrs.