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What do you do if a mother cat has milk but no kittens to feed?
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∙ 11y ago
If the mother cat of kittens is still milking, and the kittens are under eight weeks, then you should let the kittens milk as much as they want. Depending on their age and weight, you should gradually give them more of your own water and semi-wet/dry food until they start coming to you and not 'meowmy' for food. Then they should feed completely on a human-provided diet.
If the kittens mother is still milking and the kittens are ready to move on from mom, then you should try taking the kittens away from their parent for gradual time increases.
For example:
day 1, 10 minutes
day 2, 20 minutes
day 3, 30 minutes
day 4, 1 hrs
day 5, 2 hrs
day 6, 4 hrs
day 7, 6 hrs
day 8, 9 hrs
day 9, 12 hrs
day 10, 18 hrs
day 11, 24 hrs
Hope this helps & good luck!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe main thing you should check for is the mastitis disease. if her nipples are red, puffy, and swollen, then she MUST be checked by a vet a.s.a.p.! But if they still look healthy, then wait a couple days, while massaging her stomach with some heated cloths to try and help release the milk. When your cat seems to be relaxed, apply some cold packs to help with the pain/strain.
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Can you feed a pregnant cat cow milk?
no, you can only feed milk to kittens.
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.
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.
Can a mother cat give milk to kittens after spaying?
yes
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 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.
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.
How does an outdoor mother cat feed her kittens?
Whatever she can find. Sad, isn't it?
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!)
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.
Can kittens suck from a cat that is not their mother?
Yes, of course! Another nursing cat's milk is no less nutritious to a kitten if it is not the mother. Letting young orphaned kittens suckle from another nursing mother cat increases their chances of survival.
What can you feed kittens that are 2 days old?
By far the best food for tiny kittens is their mother's milk. They need nothing else. If for some reason the mother isn't present, you must either quickly find another nursing female cat who can take on more kittens (your local animal shelter may have some), or buy some KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) from your vet. Your vet will be able to show you how to bottle feed kittens. Such tiny kittens will need to be fed at least every hour around the clock, and will also need to be stimulated to produce waste after every feed.
