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No. It is a common myth that cats drink milk. They cannot digest it, so they end up with diarrhea. Another myth is that mice like cheese. They will eat it if they are hungry, but that is not a preferred food choice, it just looks like they like it because Swiss cheese has holes in it.
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Can you feed a pregnant cat cow milk?
no, you can only feed milk to kittens.
What if a pregnant cat does not produce milk?
Then you will have to bottle feed the kittens or get another cat with kittens to do it. You can ask a vet if you need kitten formula. A pregnant cat will usually not show milk until soon before she gives birth.
When does a cat get there milk?
A cat gets there milk when they are about 19 months to a year old sometimes they don't get their milk and won't be able to feed their kittens you can get cat milk from your local cat breeder and put it in a bottle and feed to the kittens (a little at a time) a cat might get their milk younger than 19 months- 1 year old if you are not sure if your cat has milk or not take it to your vet and see what they say ( i hoped this helps!)
Can a mother cat run out of milk even though the kittens are still feeding my cat was full but now she isnt as full as usual?
The mother's milk will eventually dry up. It's a natural sign that the kittens should be more independent from her - learning to feed themselves on solid food.
Should a really thin cat be taken from her nursing kittens?
No, the kittens need all the milk they can get. Just feed her better food and help her not be so thin. You can help by nursing the kittens yourself as well at intervals if they are still hungry, but the kittens should NOT be separated from their mother, especially when you can help them.
What kind of milk should you feed a kitten even though there done nursing?
From what I am told you should not give kittens milk! You can buy a canned KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement) in the cat section of most pet/food stores. HTH
What happens if you feed kittens too much evaporated milk?
it may make them sick. Cats and kittens are not suppose to drink milk it is exstreamly bad for them the only time they should drink milk is when they are kittens and they only should get it from the momma cat. if you have the kitten when it still needs its mooms milk and you don't have the mom that's the only time you should give the cat milk. even though people say milk is ok for cats it is not it is very bad for them! cats are actually lac tos and toleratt
How can you help mother cat with too many kittens?
Leave it alone soon they will get the picture I have had several cats/kittens so I have been through this many times. Sometimes you can bottle cat milk, but most likely the cat will have to put up with it until the kittens are ready.
What do kittens drink when away from their mom?
If very young, they should drink specially formulated kitten milk for pre-weaned kittens. A vet will be able to supply some. Weaned kittens should only drink water, with kitten or cat milk as a treat. Never feed kittens or cats cow's milk as this often causes diarrhoea.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I FEED MY CAT AND ITS BABYS?
1 scoop for big cat and 1/2 scoop for the kittens
How often do you give a kitten or a cat milk?
It depends.. The age of the kitten is important.. Kittens can get milk.. it just depends on how old they are. 3 months is the right time you can feed them milk if they are suppoted on their mother's milk. However.. if the kitten does not have a mother, it is encourged that they are to have milk. You are welcome!! -Amber <><><><> Many cats and kittens have trouble digesting cow's milk- upset tummy. There are milk replacements you can get from a vet if you need to nurse an orphan kitten- but would pass on cow's milk. Remember, they are kittens, not calves.
What should you feed your 3 week old cat?
a milk
