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Most pet stores sell a special milk-like formula that is specifically designed for kittens that are too young to eat solid food. The formula usually comes with a powder supplement, and you mix a certain amount of powder into the formula. The amount of powder you mix in depends on the kitten's age.
What else can I help you with?
Is bottle feeding better for kittens?
Letting the mother suckle her kittens is far better. However, if the mother for some reason cannot or will not feed the kittens, then it is perfectly safe to feed the kittens Kitten Replacer Milk with either a bottle or a syringe if its struggling to feed.
What is it called when a mother feeds her kittens?
When a mother cat feeds it's kittens, the process is called, "nursing". A mother will nurse her kittens until they have the proper nourishment and are old enough to feed themselves.
How does an outdoor mother cat feed her kittens?
Whatever she can find. Sad, isn't it?
You have found 3 newborn kittens what do you feed them?
Before they have been weaned kittens drink their mother's milk, you should contact a vet for advice.
How can you help a group of newly born kittens if the mother cat has disowned them?
* You can bottle feed them. Call your local veterinarian and see what is the best formula for the age of your kittens.
What do you feed your pet kittens?
Up to at least 3 weeks, they should only get mother's milk or formula. After that they can start getting soft food labeled for kittens.
What if mother cat decides after 3 weeks not to feed her kittens?
At your local wal mart they have the supplies to feed new born kittens if the mother decides to stop feeding them. Sometimes a mother will push a kitten away if it's sick and she doesn't think it will make it. Contact your vet about the situation if it doesn't get any better.
How do cats feed their young?
Cats feed their young by nursing them with their milk. They typically nurse their kittens for the first few weeks of life until they are able to transition to solid food. The mother cat will groom and protect her kittens while they nurse, providing warmth and care.
What pups or kittens need babysitting?
Their mothers will feed them if they are very young. But the mother needs food, water and exercise.
Your cat had babies and she won't feed them what can you do to make her let them eat?
You can't make the mother cat feed the kittens. Sometimes a mother cat won't lie down to let the kittens nurse because she wants something from her owners. Has she been following you or meowing around you lately?There's another possibility that she has no milk. I strongly suggest to bring her and her kittens to a vet to see that everything is okay. For the time being, you will have to feed the kittens yourself. Use an eyedropper or a small baby bottle. Hope this helps.
Can kittens nurse after their mother is spayed?
Yes, kittens can nurse after their mother is spayed. Spaying does not affect a mother cat's ability to nurse her kittens.
Mother cat got lost for four days is it okay to let her nurse the kittens now that she has returned?
I would say yes, unless it appears she is injured or not interested at all in feed the kittens...
