What do you feed a 2 month old kitten?

Answer 1

New born kittens have a diet that consists only of it's mothers milk, if their mother is unable to feed them there are cat milk subsitutes such as "CatSip" which can be found at practically any store, even Walmart!! Though this is great for weaning the kittens when they reach 6 weeks, it may lack proper vitamins for the younger kittens, in that case you will need to speak with an expert on cat dieting. If u wish to feed a cat younger than 6weeks you will definetly have to learn how to feed it with a baby bottle. Oh and when you wean the kittens when they reach six weeks or so, buy crunchies (such as Whiskas brand kitten chow) and poor cat milk subsitute (that CatSip stuff I mentioned) over it to soften it, the kittens should be good with that... oh, and DONT FORGET TO ALWAYS LEAVE OUT WATER FOR THE BABIES!!!

Answer 2

Kittens at 2 months, or 8 weeks, should at the very least be trying solid food. 8 week old kittens should still be with their mother, especially if they are not yet fully weaned.

However, if the kitten is not yet fully weaned and not with its mother, you can mix a tiny amount of kitten milk (never use cow's milk) or water with wet (canned) kitten or cat food. Slowly decrease the amounts of milk or water as the kitten gets older and more confident in eating. Young kittens have tiny stomachs, so it is best to feed them little and often - as much as six times per day.

Some kittens are already weaned at 8 weeks old and eating solid food. It is advisable to keep feeding in small but frequent portions.

The quality of the food is also important. Kittens and cats are carnivores so they derive all the nutrients from meat, so it makes sense to find a food with a high meat content. This should be the first or first couple of ingredients (listed as Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, Tuna, etc.). Foods that are free of grains, corns, and wheat gluten are highly recommended as these are cheap "filler" that bulk up foods - but have no nutritional value for your kitten.

Finding a good food not only ensures your kitten is getting all the nutrients it needs, it also has the bonus of the kitten getting full more quickly, as the kitten will be able to get all the needed nutrients without eating as much as it would on a lower quality food.

Answer 3

If you have the mother cat, or another mother cat (they will sometimes accept ones from other litters! :D) then i suggest doing that. Especaily if they are very young. But there is formulas for older kittens. Newborns, i'd use a small baby kitten boodle and a mixture of goat milk, with a very small amount of sugar. But if it's a runt use only goat milk.

Answer 4

If the mother is with them, you only have to care for the mother and provide them a danger free and warm room/ place. often a cardboard box will with with a big blanket. Ensure that food and water are closely available to the mom so she doesn't leave her kittens for too long.

If the mother is not present, you will have to bottle feed the at least every 4 hours and stimulate them to pee or poo by gently rubbing a wet warm cotton ball or make up remover glad against their genitals, (their mom would lick them bum to do so). Talk to your vet about the amount of milk (10-15 moor more) (make sure you get cat powdered milk, a bottle hit a few nipples and the right dosage) to give them. It's important to learn to feed them in a right position do you donut drown them in milk, they can die choking if you don't do it properly. I wrap them in a towel or little blanket like a burrito and hold them slightly elevated against you. It's a big undertaking but it's so rewarding. Make sure they sleep in a box with warm blankets and a warm magic bag or heater, they need to be warm, they can cold really quickly.

When they are 5 weeks, you should star introducing canned wet food(special for kittens) with milk in a very small bowl, and slight warm... and by 8 weeks they should be eating canned food and be ready for adoption.

Answer 5

If you have no mother for it, start by giving it about 3 full syringes or more of Kitten milk or Goat milk that you can buy at a store or Fred's near you. (In my Fred's they have Kitten Milk.) Don't over feed it, but it will tell you if it still wants more. It will be obvious when they have enough. Also, continue this act 3 times a day for about 4 to 6 weeks and it will need no more.

~ Foxes On A Television

Answer 6

Kitten formula, in a small bottle, both available from most pet stores.