defecation in newborn kiiten

Question
Last night we found a kitten in our garbage can, the kitten doesn't have her eyes open, most people we have talked to think that she is maybe around a week old.  I am able to feed her with a syringe, she won't take it from a bottle.  After each feeding I clean her with a washcloth and wipe her bottom, I have noticed that she has urinated most of the time when I do this, but not all the time or very much, but my main concern is we have had her for 24hrs now, and I haven't seen any stool.  When should I get really concerned and/or what should I do?

Answer
Hi Tracy,

Kittens don't always defecate after every meal or every day. I am attaching some good info on how to take care of it. The main thing is to make sure it is kept warm. I am also attaching my recipe for Kitty Glop. This stuff is great to raise kits on. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm
http://www.kittenrescue.org/handbook.htm
http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html
http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/kittens.html



KITTY GLOP




INGREDIENTS:
1 can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten, )
1 cup Pedialyte (unflavored)
1- 2 jars Stage One Baby food (chicken or turkey)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, and syrup together well. Bring 1 cup pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and pedialyte to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.

Pour into bowl (with cover) and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer, thaw as many as needed.
Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.