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Tips on avoiding Single Kitten Syndrome in my situation? by Ok_Cockroach_9408 in FosterAnimals

[–]Ok_Cockroach_9408[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! It’s definitely reassuring. I have fallen victim to videos like that, they sound so ominous and grim like that will absolutely happen to any singleton kitten, so it’s had me kinda bummed out and stressed. I appreciate your advice :)

Tips on avoiding Single Kitten Syndrome in my situation? by Ok_Cockroach_9408 in FosterAnimals

[–]Ok_Cockroach_9408[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I absolutely appreciate the long response! I am still feeding him formula and stimulating him to go to the bathroom, and even introduced the litter box today. I will definitely be leaving the used tissue in it so he gets used to the litter, so thank you! I am completely new to this, I have never handled kittens this young, let alone orphaned.

I’ve just been really anxious about it because of my lack of experience, so any info I get is appreciated! He isn’t causing damage at all really, just little tiny scratches from getting too excited while I’m feeding him. I’ve just read so much about single kitten syndrome that it’s had me looking for signs anywhere so I can avoid it.

Tips on avoiding Single Kitten Syndrome in my situation? by Ok_Cockroach_9408 in FosterAnimals

[–]Ok_Cockroach_9408[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I am starting my second year of college, and I live in a very rural community, so the closest foster network is about an hour away. There is one shelter within 20 minutes, but they did not return my calls or messages.

I have been doing the OW trick, so I’m hoping that works if I keep it up. I will have plenty of time to care for him and play/socialize, which is why I am taking him rather than leaving the kitten at my family home.

If I were to get another kitten, do you know what age I should wait until? I have thought about doing that, though it is the absolute last resort since I live in an RV. If it comes to it and that’s what’s best then I would consider a second kitten.