Hi,
Actually, Krista is probably more knowledgeable in kitten problems like this but thanks for the compliment, Snoopy. (Could use a lot more of that attitude on this BB.)
You didn't mention how long you've had her or the circumstances with the mommy cat, if you know. Had she diarrhea when found or developed it? The crying for company and fearlessness are expected with such a young kitten who was probably on the brink of starvation.
A lot depends on what the kitty is eating, diet adjustment. It's pretty normal (I think, Krista can correct) to have loose stools if kitty was very thin, deprived, and then given food richer than she obviously was getting. Have to go kind of slow and easy at first. If giving her milk (which can cause loose stools) you might want to try cream or half and half and supplement with some acidophilus. If you can find the acidophilus combined with pectin, it's even better. You can wash off her anus with some plain water after stool, like mom would do if she were still with her. A little olive oil might soothe the redness caused by the diarrhea.
Rather than too much dairy, you might try some baby food cereal moistened with cream. And a little high quality (natural) kitten canned food or ground chicken or beef. Beaten egg mixed with a bit of cream.
Try to find the natural litter for her because of the problems concerning the clumping kind. Particularly if she cleans herself after diarrhea and some of the litter might have clung.
You may want to consider Acon or Arn, both useful for rescues. Let us know how she does. Maybe Krista will see this on Monday......and offer more qualified advice.
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