Abandoned kitten caring...

I have a cat who has a very young kitten. Unfortunately, the mother cat got let out approx 9pm tonight and has not returned and the kitten is getting quite distressed.

Does anyone know how I should go about caring for this lil one. I have a replacement milk formula but am not sure as how to feed it to the kitten as I have no bottle or anything.

Does anyone know how long the kitten can go without attention and feeding from the mother? Will I need to step in tonight?

Please, any help is greatly received!

I sure hope she comes home. Here is some help if not or if not soon enough:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2211/ kittenformula.html

Keep us posted!

Karen,

Thanks so much for the quick response, fortunately however, I did not require the information (I have still printed it!!).

The kitten was getting quite hysterical so I used my dictaphone, recorded 5 seconds of it, and walked about the streets with it on a loop, when I heard miaowing coming from a neighbours garage!

I wish people would be more careful!

<Hugh sigh of relief!>

How resourceful! Glad you found her, and in time!

Oh you wouldn't believe how much of a relief it is! I seriously was lost and at a dead end as to what I could do for this little kitten!

4:10am : I think I've earned my sleep tonight.

Just wait until I get my hands on the person that let her out!

That was a great idea! I'm glad you found her. How old is the kitten?

Good lord, that was really good thinking on your part. Glad all turned out well.

Good news! After reading about your problem I think anyone with an intact female cat should keep an emergency kit. In an emergency an eyedropper could be used. Or if no eyedropper, perhaps a drinking straw - cover one end then the milk can be drawn up into the straw. (I hope this makes sense) It was clever the way you found her. MLB

6 days old

Oh baby baby! Do you have pics posted anywhere on the net?

Sure do...
www.theking.myby.co.uk/catties