My little 13 week old

[Julesluna]

Hi all

Her name is Luna and I would love some tips on gaining weight. She’s sick and has been eating but hasn’t gained anything which scares me. The wonderful vet told me the medicine will kick in and she’s going to grow non stop. But I’m worried. Any tips on helping her gain weight even when she has a illness also has any of you gone through their babies getting sick right when you got them? How long did it take for them to get better?

I’m so thankful for you all

 

[Toa and Ross]

Welcome to sphynxlair! Sorry you didn't get a response yet.
How is your baby doing now? You say she is sick? What is the matter with her? My boy Toa was sick when he wad a kitten. He was lethargic, had diarrhea and didn't gain weight. It took a few months to find the right medicine. But now (7 years later) he is healthy and chunky;-)

 

[Yoda mom]

@Julesluna , hugs n healing vibes for baby Luna. when my kitty sick I got hills a/d urgent care canned cat food from vet. it is made consistency when stirred it can even be syringeable fed. mine ate it on own with just a little water mixed in to a little mushy in her cat dish.

there is also a the kitty glop recipes.
what is the vets diagnosis? medications ?

surely members will chime in. keep us updated on baby Luna.

kitty glop recipes from older thread "fattening up brian"
sharing a post beloved Susi shared on "fattening up brian" thread :

You can also feed him glop--it is extremely healthy and meant to fatten up sick or orphaned cats. Here are a couple of recipes for it:
ALTABELLA CATTERY'S KITTEN GLOP

INGREDIENTS:
1 lg. can evaporated milk (not Milnot)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not diet)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten)
1 cup of liquid unflavored Pedialyte

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise and syrup together well.
Bring 1 cup water to boil and mix in Knox gelatin; set aside.
Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.
Add gelatin and water to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well.
Pour into a freezer safe bowl or similar type of bowl with a cover and set in refrigerator.
We usually use Ice Cube Trays for our glop pudding. Pudding will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator.
Always warm pudding to room temperature (milk form) before feeding.
It is very rich in calcium, this pudding can be used as a supplement for kittens, sick cats and show cats to put on weight. Several Veterinarians have approved this recipe as being balanced and nutritious.


FRANNY SYUFY'S ABOUT.COM GLOP

Popularly known as "Kitty Glop" among breeders, this recipe is packed with nutrition for orphaned kittens, nursing mother cats and their babies, cats recuperating from illness and older cats who need nutritional supplementing. Some recipes call for canned goats milk; if you have it readily available it's fine, otherwise canned evaporated cows' milk works well.¹ The recipe sets up to a gelatin-like consistency in the refrigerator, and can be stored there for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen in an ice tray for convenience in serving. To serve, warm to room temperature. Do not pour back unused portions into the mix.

12 oz. of water
1 envelope Knox Gelatin
1 12oz can of whole evaporated milk (not skim)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt, not nonfat

Boil the water, add the gelatin - stir well. Add the following ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition: 1/2 of the canned milk, mayonnaise and yogurt; the rest of the milk. Variations include the addition of kitty vitamins, acidophilus, and/or pureed baby food meat such as lamb, chicken, or beef. Franny adds: "I have seen variations with two egg yolks added, but I would caution against this, due to the risk of salmonella with raw eggs. For very easy mixing, you can use a blender at low speed, but I also like a bowl with a wire whisk."





DEBBIE ARSICH'S BELLBOOKNBENGAL GLOP

Pedialyte: 10-12 ounces
Goat's Milk: 12 ounce can
Knox gelatin: 1 package
Mayonnaise (the real stuff): 2 Tablespoons
Plain, Live Culture Yogurt: 2 Tablespoons
Karo Syrup: 1 teaspoon
Baby Meat (I use Beechnut turkey or veal): 2 jars