Can I give my kitten 2% milk for one day so i can go on monday and get some cat milk from the store?

Question

The kittens are 6 weeks old.

Answer 1

Emergency Kitten Milk (The Gloop)




12 oz. boiling water
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin

Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water, and add:

1 12 oz. can evaporated canned milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 egg yolk


Mix well in mixer. Place in covered bowl and store in refrigerator. Warm a small amount for feedings. This will keep for about 7 days.

It adds between 15-20 grams on kittens a day.

--Recipe retrieved from rec.pets.cats newsgroup. I did not creat this recipe but have heard wonderous stories about how it has saved more than one orphan or sick kitten.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/2461/gloop.html
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Feeding Instructions
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) or Just Born are the best formulas to feed a neonatal kitten. Do not give a kitten cow's milk, except in an emergency. If you cannot obtain KMR immediately, use the following emergency recipe for up to 24 hours only. In an emergency, call, a veterinarian, or check a local pet store for kitten formulas. Visit www.1888PETS911.org for humane societies in your area.

Emergency Recipe

2/3 cup homogenized whole milk

3 raw egg yolks

1 tablespoon corn oil

1 dropper pediatric liquid vitamins


Warm the formula in a nursing bottle or medicine dropper by placing the bottle or dropper into a cup or bowl of hot water. Test the formula on the underside of your wrist to check the temperature. If it feels too warm or too cold on your wrist, it will feel the same for the kitten. If the formula is too hot, wait until the formula cools down. If the formula is too cold, continue soaking the bottle or dropper in hot water. Always be sure to test the formula again before giving it to the kitten.
Place the kitten on her stomach at a 45-degree angle (just as a kitten would nurse from the mother) and let her nurse until she turns her head. Do not hold the kitten's head back, and do not hold her on her back as you would a human baby, because the kitten could aspirate formula into her lungs. Avoid getting air into the kitten's tummy by holding the bottle at an angle to keep liquid toward the nipple. Pulling back slightly on the bottle will help trigger the kitten's sucking reflex. Never squeeze the bottle to force milk to come out. Do not panic if the kitten does not eat the first day. She may be more accustomed to her mothers' milk, which is quite rich, and can sustain her for a longer time than replacement formulas. (If she is still not eating after 24 hours, seek veterinary assistance immediately. She may need to be force fed through a tube. Never attempt tube feeding yourself if you are unfamiliar with this procedure. If done improperly, esophageal or stomach damage, and even death can result.) Important: After the kitten's stomach is full, it is necessary to stimulate her to help her eliminate. A kitten does not have the ability to do this until they are three weeks old. Stimulate by taking a wet, lukewarm, but not hot, washcloth or paper towel and gently massage the anal region in a small circular or back-and-forth motion. You may want to hold kitten over a towel or sink while stimulating her.
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Popularly known as "Kitty Glop" among breeders, it is packed with nutrition for orphaned kittens, nursing mother cats and their babies, cats recuperating from illness, and older cats who need nutritional supplementing or who have difficulty eating because of dental or gum problems.

Some recipes call for canned goats milk; if you have it readily available it's fine, otherwise canned ¹evaporated cows' milk works well. The recipe sets up to a gelatin-like consistency in the refrigerator, and can be stored there for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen in an ice tray for convenience in serving. To serve, warm to room temperature. Do not pour back unused portions into the mix.

12oz of water
1 envelope Knox Gelatin
1 12oz can of whole evaporated milk (not skim)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt, not nonfat
Boil the water, add the gelatin - stir well.

Add the following ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition:

1/2 of the canned milk
mayonnaise and yogurt
the rest of the milk
Variations include the addition of kitty vitamins, acidophalus, and/or pureed baby food meat such as lamb, chicken, or beef. I have seen variations with two egg yolks added, but I would caution against this, due to the risk of salmonella with raw eggs. For very easy mixing, you can use a blender at low speed, but I also like a bowl with a wire whisk.

¹Many older cats have difficulty digesting cows' milk. The acidophalus may help with this, but you might want to try mixing a very small amount to test on your older kitty first.
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Hope this answerd your Q!Good luck and NONONO milk for kitty!

Answer 2

No, it can make your kitten sick. Cows milk being good for cats is an old wives tale. The kittens are old enough to be eating on their own, give them kitten food and a bowl of water, they'll be fine.

Answer 3

When I have to assist puppies, I mix a can of evap milk equally with water, add some vanilla yoghurt (they need sugar too), and a small baby food jar of chicken. But your kitties are due to start weaning, so you could give them some in a saucer with a little more baby food or even some kitten food softened in it. OR just a little evap milk and water with kitten food warmed and softened. I think goat's is too rich. I've never had a pup or kitten die from what I feed them..

Answer 4

yes i get that 4 my kitten cat milk all the time at the store

Answer 5

The kittens do not need milk!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do people think that??????? They need some good quality dry and maybe a little good quality canned!!! They need to eat water moistened dry and they will be fine. Cats are lactose intolerant, so no more milk and they are old enough that they do not need kitten formula or that stupid "cat milk" in the cat food aisle!!!!!!!!!
Get them wormed and vaccinated too.

Answer 6

NO!!!
absolutely not
cats are lactose intollerant - not only is milk hard on their digestive system but it contributes to urinary tract problems (because of the calcuim)
if the "cat milk from the store" you are refering to is KMR (kitten milk replacement) at 6 weeks they should no longer be needing this
if you are refering to that cat milk treat stuff - please note it is CRAP of no nutritional value - it is only a gimmick to get you to purchase stuff your kitties like but is not beneficial for them and could hurt them in the long run

your kittens should be eating dry kitten food - free choice
small amount of canned chicken and rice 3 times a day
and drink ONLY water

Answer 7

You should of been feeding kitten food for the last 2 weeks and have started to wean the kittens by now...6 weeks old is too old for nursing. Dont give milk to your kitten....unless of course you want to give it diareah and possibly kill it

Answer 8

Kittens that age do not need milk, and cow milk will make them sick most likely. If you have no cat food, give tuna or crushed dog food. Ask your neighbors if you can borrow a little cat food (if any of them have cats).

Answer 9

Milk is not good for kittens and cats. Should should give them water.

Answer 10

at 6 weeks the kittens can do without milk of any kind - i wouldn't give them cows milk at all - give them a bowl of water

Answer 11

you can give them dry food.

see if any of your neighbors have cats take some cat food from them for the day, if you can't find any cook some chicken(with out the bones and skin) and rice in water with two tea spoon of chicken soup powder. and tomorrow go buy some dry kitten food i recommend royal canin baby cat 34

just in case check if there is a pet store open.