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I would not let them eat cat food until they are 6 - 8 weeks old. I would use goat milk instead of evaporated milk. It's easier for them to digest. If you do start them on cat food at 6 - 8 weeks, be sure to buy KITTEN food and not CAT food. There really is a difference.
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What do you feed 3 day old kitten with?
milk and cat food.
Do baby cats need cat food?
Kittens should NEVER be given cat food - especially canned - until the mother has weaned them from her own milk, and then it should be gradually introduced to them mixed with a little warm milk. An orphaned kitten should be given a special milk that can be obtained from a veterinarian.
Can you give your kitten purina cat food?
It depends on the age. If your cat is under 4 weeks, NO. A big fat NO. You can give a kitten purina kitten chow once it is weaned. If the kitten is 4 weeks or under, it will need KMR. (Kitten milk replacer) It should be fed with a bottle intended for nursing kittens, NOT a baby bottle with a baby nipple.
What do you need for a 4 or 5 week old kitten without a mom?
Kittens can be safely weaned after 4 weeks, so it would not hurt it at all. Be sure to feed kitten food, and cat milk from the pet store. Do not give cows milk, as cats cannot digest the proteins, and will give cat diarrhea
Can you give your four month old kittens milk?
No, in fact cats in general should not drink milk. They do not have the enzyme needed to properly process milk in their digestive systems, so it usually just causes stomach upset and diarrhea.
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
Do cats produce milk?
A kitten, or cat, doesn't need cows milk at any age. Most cats are lactose intolerant and, kittens especially, can get an upset stomach. A kitten with diarrhoea can get very dehydrated very quickly and that can easily become fatal. If the kitten if very young, giving it Kitten Replacer Milk (KMR) will not harm it and will give it a little extra nutrition. If the kitten is old enough to completely eat solid food, water is just fine.
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.
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.
Can your kitten drink pet milk?
To live on, no. They need mother's milk or kitten milk substitute from the pet store. As a treat it's fine in small amounts. Too much can give them indigestion. As kittens age they start becoming lactose intolerant, so giving a cat over about the age of four months milk can cause diarrhea. But they still love drinking it.
Can you give your kitten human breast milk?
It is not recommended because just like a human baby needs either human breast milk or human formula, baby kittens need either cat breast milk or kitten formula.
Can cats that aren't kittens have kitten milk?
Technically, yes, but kitten milk replacer is high in fats so you may be better off giving your adult cat a different milk replacer not intended for kittens. We use Whiskas CatMilk for an occasional treat - you can find it at Petsmart.
