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!
no, you can only feed milk to 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.
A mother cat typically stops producing milk for her kittens when they are around 8-10 weeks old.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Cat milk is often milk that has the lactose removed, or goat milk. Both are packaged into bottles or cartons and are safe for cats to drink. Cat and kitten milk often have added vitamins and other nutrients, which is especially good for growing kittens.
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.
The mom cat may not be willing to feed her kittens due to stress, illness, lack of milk production, or rejection of the kittens. It is important to monitor the situation and seek veterinary advice if necessary.
Whatever she can find. Sad, isn't it?