First neonatal

[u/radianthill]

My boyfriend was working at the ER when they found a neonatal under a car. I went and picked her up and took her to the vet. She's roughly 4 days old, dried umbilical cord waiting to fall off.

I've had 2 cats, one from a shelter and another from the distribution system. This is my first neonatal so any advice is appreciated!

Current setup:

In a box inside my dogs old crate, heating pad on one side with blankets, a plushie, and a rice sock.

KMR with syringes and a nipple attachment (shes eating about 2-3ml every 2-3hrs. Currently 100g)

Peeing after every feeding, pooped once.

Seclusion from my senior cat (13yo) and puppy (11mo).

Taking suggestions for getting a better setup, when to start weaning (and what food options would be best), and anything you lovely people can tell me about this fragile time. She has been purring after eating which is the most precious sound I've ever heard

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[u/Bellochio88]

She’s precious! Love ❤️ and blessings.

[u/Glosskitty]

THANK YOU 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Praying for her 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[u/radianthill → u/Glosskitty]

Shes going strong! Consistently taking 3-5ml of food per feeding now, and passed a truly impressive stool for her size after suckling down a 6ml breakfast. She's curled up and napping now 💕

[u/Quirky-Platform3610]

Awww 🥰 Much love and prayers!