We're back from the vet

[Siwsan]

He gave me antibiotics and eye drops for them. Seems I was right to be concerned about the closed eye. I bring them back in 2 weeks for the de worming medication.

Other than that, they are in great health. He couldn't find any fleas but I'm still bathing them, today. And he seems to think I'm on the right track with the feedings and eventual introduction to the boys. Which will be separated by the mesh in the pet playpen. For now.

As for the genders - I was spot on! The striped and the gray are boys (Arthur and Dewi. Both of the black kittens are girls (Bronwyn and Gwen).

More pictures later. I'm on a short break before it's time to feed them, again, and then bath time. It's 9:40 and I'm already in need of a nap!

[niyad]

1. Thank you for the update. Now go get some rest.

[Siwsan]

2. I wish. Time to get the kitten milk ready for a 10 am feeding!

Then the flea bath. THEN the rest. Hopefully!

[Phoenix61]

3. Thanks for the update. They are lucky to have you. nt

[Walleye]

4. That is all wonderful news!

[brer cat]

5. You got great news! I'm so glad they are healthy.

You should have a baby sitter part of the day in order to get some rest.

[blm]

6. 💐

[RKP5637]

7. ...

[SheltieLover]

8. Ty for helping them!

So are they inside kitties now?

Thx, too, for the update!

[Siwsan]

10. Oh yea - inside kitties, for sure

I'll get them nice and socialized, and the (HOPEFULLY) find good homes for the ones I don't keep. It's tempting to keep them all, but I know my limitations!!

They are eating better, every time I feed them. I'm sure it was just getting accustomed to the 'delivery system'. And they tolerated the eye drops and anti biotics better than I anticipated.

Hope I can say the same about the flea bath!!

[KS Toronado]

9. Go take a nap

those helpless kitties need a healthy mama to look after them.

[Siwsan]

11. I will, after I bathe them

I'm hoping that at least ONE of them is the kind of kitten that doesn't mind water. At least their little claws won't do that much damage.

They are putting their tiny teeth to work on my fingers. Maybe they want meat added to the menu??

[onecaliberal]

12. That is so very sweet. Thank you for loving and caring for them.

[Siwsan]

13. I was second guessing myself - should I have waited another week to bring them in

But now that I know I wasn't over reacting to what I saw with 2 of the kittens eyes, it's worth the sleep depravation, time and money to take care of them.

Honestly, taking in and socializing feral kittens is one of the most satisfying things I've ever done. I love watching them change, grow and learn.

[onecaliberal]

14. You know what you're doing. It can be tricky with kittens.

We fostered three kittens during COVID. We ended up keeping 2. Socializing them is very important. You are such an exceptional human.

[Siwsan]

15. This is my way of doing something positive

Funny that I find this knack for 'kitten whispering' at this time of life. Good timing, though. I have all the time in the world and far more patience with felines than with humans.

[keopeli]

16. I wish I could adopt one! Thank you Siwsan for being a superb mom and human for these kidos!

[Katcat]

17. Great news!

I must admit, you’re one of the reasons I finally joined DU. Sure, I saw all the pix from your earlier litter but I just knew you weren’t done and I wanted to be here to see. Thank you for loving and caring for these precious babies. Too many people just ignore animals when they’re in need. You’re an exceptional loving human.

[Siwsan]

19. I think I just had a very delayed nurturing instinct that finally kicked in

And it's funny. Just before I first saw these kittens I had been thinking 'I should probably think about buying some kitten milk and check to see how many cans of pate for kittens I have left, just in case.'

The boys now want 'meaty bits' wet food but I still have 6 cans of the pate, for starters.

I told the vet that I'm going to double check what kind of fertilizer I'm using because it seems to help produce a yearly crop of garden kittens! Last year it was the squash patch. This year the Day Lily garden.

And, of course, WELCOME TO DU!!!!

[Nululu]

18. Thank you for helping them.

[Siwsan]

20. And in so many ways, they help me.

They are wonderful distractions, keeping my attention focused on something positive. I have to force myself to NOT just sit next to the pet play pen, watching and playing with them.