KATIE Price turned up at her latest gig with one of her hairless cats, just days after four kittens were taken to the emergency vets.
The 47-year-old star was pictured outside St Helens' Theatre Royal ahead of her stage show with close pal Kerry Katona.
She was joined by boyfriend JJ Slater, who was seen helping the sphynx cat into a carrier, and son Harvey.
Katie, who had a £10k facelift in Turkey earlier this year, wore a black jumper, pink jogging bottoms and trainers and carried her belongings in a Chanel bag.
She faced a backlash from fans days ago when she appeared for just 35 minutes of her show, having been delayed by traffic.
The star – who was petitioned by fans and PETA to stop her owning pets – has a litter of kittens after her designer cat, Doris, gave birth last month.
One died shortly after the birth and became the eighth animal to die in her care.
The health of her four surviving kittens quickly declined, prompting multiple visits to the vet.
Katie and JJ have been bottle-feeding them every three hours, after Doris contracted an infection and was placed on antibiotics.
The star also revealed she's been forced to bring the kittens with her around the country on her tour.
Speaking on Snapchat, Katie said: "All of them now have declined so bad even though we took them to the vets earlier. JJ had to rush them to the emergency vets.
"We're on our way back to the vets, it's not looking good.
"Fingers crossed, they are like our babies. We're doing everything we can.
"We're just gutted at the minute. And we'll be gutted if they can't do anything for them."
When contacted by The Sun, the RSPCA provided a statement on the proper care of newborn kittens under 8 weeks old.
They explained kittens "shouldn't leave the home or be exposed to any new environments" and bottle-feeding "is incredibly specialist and has a high risk of death."
A spokesperson said: "Newborn kittens should legally remain with their mother for at least eight weeks.
"Our advice would be that they shouldn't leave the home or be exposed to any new environments until they have had at least their first vaccination at six to eight weeks old, as before this their immature immune systems could be exposed to health risks.
"If their mother is unable to feed the kittens supplementary feeding may be necessary but hand-rearing is incredibly specialist and has a high risk of death."
The advice continued: "They should be kept in a safe and warm environment and socialised slowly by being given the opportunity to meet other fully vaccinated dogs and cats.
"Then they can be gently introduced to being handled, groomed and have their eyes, ears and body parts checked.
"Establishing a consistent routine is also important, such as feeding them small meals regularly, which aids their learning and ensures they feel secure.
"At around 12 weeks – after their second vaccinations – they should be booked for neutering when they are four months old to avoid any unwanted litters and also have flea and worming treatment.
Katie also owns Sphynx Jerry and Daisy, and dog Batman.
She sparked fresh outrage in April after investing in a racing greyhound.
RSPCA's statement in full on the ideal care of kittens
An RSPCA spokesperson said: "We would always advise anyone taking on a kitten to prepare their new home to help them get the best start in life.
"Providing a safe environment with lots of space for a kitten to play at a young age, as well as resting and hiding places is really important to help with their development and growth as well as cat-proofing the home to ensure there are no hazards.
"Newborn kittens should legally remain with their mother for at least eight weeks and our advice would be that they shouldn't leave the home or be exposed to any new environments until they have had at least their first vaccination at six to eight weeks old, as before this their immature immune systems could be exposed to health risks.
"If their mother is unable to feed the kittens supplementary feeding may be necessary but hand-rearing is incredibly specialist and has a high risk of death so veterinary expertise should be sought in these instances and the mother cat should remain with her young during this time to help with their development.
"These first few months are an important time for any kitten because what they learn and experience will help shape their future behaviour. They should be kept in a safe and warm environment and socialised slowly by being given the opportunity to meet other fully vaccinated dogs and cats. Then they can be gently introduced to being handled, groomed and have their eyes, ears and body parts checked.
"Establishing a consistent routine is also important, such as feeding them small meals regularly, which aids their learning and ensures they feel secure.
"At around 12 weeks – after their second vaccinations – they should be booked for neutering when they are four months old to avoid any unwanted litters and also have flea and worming treatment.
"Playing with a kitten and giving them mental stimulation is still really important and can be a way of training them and rewarding good behaviour. But it is still vital that kittens rest regularly as growing and learning are both tiring for these youngsters. By keeping their experiences positive from the beginning this will help the kitten grow into a confident adult cat.
"We would always advise anyone concerned about their kitten or cat's health to speak to their vet and take on any urgent advice on how best to care for them and ensure their full health."
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