I found these 3 kittens and they're strys i watched them carfully for amout a week and they kept getting skinnier and skinnier and i hadn't seen the mother go and feed them so i decided to bottle feed them untill they're old enough to eat dry cat food but how old should they be when i start to try and feed them dry cat food?????and the most important thing is wat kind of milk should i get to feed them?????????? PLEASE HELP ME????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-10
10:55:51
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i've been feeding them watered down 2% milk how often should i feed them?? and is this ok until i find something else????
2006-06-10
12:29:25 ·
update #1
They won't be able to digest dry food until they are about 6 weeks old; meantime, I have always fed mine regular cow's milk, or you could try diluted baby formula (don't want it to be too rich). Please take them to the vet, be sure they are healthy. If the cost of a visit to the vet is prohibitive for you, contact your local ASPCA and ask if they have any programs in place to help you get vet care for the kittens at a reduced cost, or if they know any organizations which will help you with that. Good luck, cuddles to kitties!
2006-06-10 11:19:11
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answered by gone 4
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Do not feed them cow's or goat's milk! Many cats are lactose tolerant and if digested, they can get sick. 80% of a kitten's diet should be wet food until they are a year old. If the kittens are really young, feed them Whiskas or Iams milk replacement. Good luck.
2006-06-10 18:43:27
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answered by Panada 4
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feed them kitten milk replacement, u can buy it at wal-mart in the kitty section, they should be able to eat solid foods at 6 weeks old, but try to feed them moist cat food first before dry and DO NOT feed them Cow's milk right now, thier system is too fragile and wont be able to digest it correctly, feed them the kitten milk replacement every 2-4 hours and them wipe their bottoms with a warm rag to stimulate bowel movements, that is very important, it could kill them if they dont poop, its alot of work but sooooo rewarding!!
2006-06-10 18:27:45
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answered by nwa_firebird_chic 2
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Go to the pet store and get milk replacer for kittens. Cows' milk could hurt their tummies.
You can start giving them canned food as soon 4 weeks, but it will take time for them to learn to eat it.
2006-06-10 18:28:13
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answered by Evilest_Wendy 6
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OK feed them in a bottle them start feeding them baby oatmeal with milk and microwave til its warm them start feeding them baby oatmeal kitten chow canned food milk and water.then start feeding it to them without baby oatmeal.them without milk.then without canned cat food. feed them hot water and kitten chow for a while hot water brings out the protein but let it cool.then put less water in until there isnt any that should do the trick
2006-06-10 18:58:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Check out the pet store for kitten formula and maybe try some canned kitten food diluted with the kitten formula.
2006-06-10 20:39:45
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answered by dontcallmepeggy31 1
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Pet store should be able to tell you what kind of milk or try baby formula. you can try to feed dry food anytime might have to wet it and make it mushy. when there ready they will try it but you might need to push there nose in it tell they understand. Good luck and God bless you mommy!
2006-06-10 18:38:50
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answered by Paige 4
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kill the kittens
2006-06-10 18:15:42
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answered by rezu_self 2
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awwwww..........
2006-06-10 18:37:51
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answered by Anonymous
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