I have been feeding a stray cat and 3 of her kittens for about 2 weeks. The kittens are eating and drinking on their own. I managed to catch one of the kittens so far, I want to get the other two and give them to good homes. I am going to live trap the momma and pay to have her fixed also, I already have 5 of my own. The kitten is a little scared but I am able to hold her and she seems to enjoy it, she purs and rubs on me. The problem is she hasn't pooped in the two days i've had her. She has been eating and drinking water and there are pee spots in the litter box but no poop. Her little belly is getting big and hard. I tried using a washcloth to massage her butt, but that didn't go over too well. If they are weaned from their mother and eating on their own, shouldn't they be pooping on their own as well? Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there anything I can give her to eat or drink that will act as a laxative?

Edited by kristilevi - 24 Aug 2009 at 2:16pm