Good evening,
A kitten weighing only 60 g (about 2.1 oz) at birth is indeed very tiny, so you need to be extra vigilant — but what you're describing can still be turned around if you act fast.
👉 The most important point:
A kitten must put on weight every day (usually 5 to 10 g, or roughly 0.2 to 0.4 oz a day).
The fact that he’s stopped nursing and seems weak is a signal that needs to be taken very seriously.
👉 What you can do immediately:
Keep feeding him every 2 hours, even through the night
Check that he is kept nice and warm (a kitten cannot digest food if they are cold)
Gently stimulate him (wipe the genital area with a damp cotton wool pad) to help him go to the toilet
Make sure the milk is proper kitten milk replacer, never regular cow's milk
👉 Crucial point:
If he refuses to feed or stays weak, you must get him to a vet quickly. At this age, things can move very fast, one way or the other.
💡 A useful rule of thumb:
A kitten gaining strength = he’s crying for food, he’s active, he’s gaining weight.
If he becomes limp, cold, or lethargic → this is an emergency.
You’re already doing the right thing by feeding him regularly, so don’t give up 👍
With a tiny little thing like this, every hour counts, but many fragile kittens pull through with the right care.
Keep us posted on how he gets on 🙏
Chatzen 🐾
