The kitten has the runs and she is afraid it will die. I think a mixture of milk and kitten food is good. What do you think?
2006-10-02 02:50:51 · 8 answers · asked by logan11787 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Milk is very bad for cats, especially kittens & especially cows milk. You can try to get some dry kitten food & use milk replacement formula for kittens - you can get it at your vet or at walmart or a feed store. Mix the dry food with the replacement formula - let it sit for a while until you can mash the food to a soft consitency then see if kitty will take it. make sure he is drinking water. Also if he hasnt seen a vet he should. Good Luck to you!
2006-10-02 02:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by lillymjohnson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, do NOT give the kitten cow's milk. Cats are lactose intolerant and it will make the kitten's diarrhea worse, resulting in dehydration.
At 5 weeks, it IS ok to give her some KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement). It's basically formula. You can try mixing some with some food, but I recommend soft food over dry kibble. Soft food is easier for cats to digest, and it doesn't give them diarrhea. Just make sure it's a higher quality food (Wellness, Natural Balance, Nature's Variety, Innova Evo....even Nutro Max Cat is better than certain brands like Science Diet, Whiskas, Purina, Iams, etc.) Don't be fooled by those "kitten formulas" as they're just a marketing ploy. A nutritious food should be good for both kittens AND adult cats.
Also make sure you take the kitten to the vet. All kittens are born with worms.
2006-10-02 03:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give cats milk, it's not good for them and CAUSES the runs.
Feed your kitty premium kitten food found at a pet store, with no bi-products in it. Innova EVO and Nutro Natural Science are a couple of brands. Feed a little bit of canned food (add a bit of water too it and heat it for a few seconds in the microwave), and a bit of hard food. The packages will tell you how much to feed them. Don't buy the crappy food at the grocery store, those contain unhealthy bi-products like chicken feet and feathers, gross.
Below in the 2nd link is information about kitten milk and how to make your own.
2006-10-02 03:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kitten is about the same age and I feed it Purina kitten food dry and only give it milk once every couple of days as cows milk has always given my kittens the runs. Also take the kitten to the vet and make sure it is wormed.
God bless
2006-10-02 02:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by BetsyF 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give cats milk as they are lactose intolerant. even cat/kitten milk has traces of lactose in it so it is best to stay well clear (otherwise they end up with kidney problems for example)
feed it kitten food, tho you may have to mix it with some warm water and mash it up to encourage it to eat. if it seems dehydrated (pale gums and skin that doesn't go straight down) take it to the vets and they'll give you something for it, but don't leave it too long as kittens can deteriorate very quickly. I hope its ok.
2006-10-02 04:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by pinkplatypus56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what i understand, it rather is oftentimes not reported to bathe kittens because of the fact whilst they are that small they lose their physique warmth very right this moment and might get unwell. Is it accessible to alter the muddle to a non_scented sort? additionally, the muddle container would b the place she feels risk-free/comfortable yet please inspire her to sleep someplace else. Get her a fabulous snug puppy mattress or maybe some towels in a container or an previous pillow to sleep/lay on. sure your male cats will recommendations her. shop her removed from them for the 1st week or so, then gradually introduce them to a minimum of one yet another. they're going to hiss and make fuss initially, yet it rather is organic. they'd desire to be certain their pecking order and enable her understand her place in that order additionally. when I have been given my youngest she became into 5weeks and teeny, tiny. I even have 2 men additionally: a million is a extensive scaredy cat actually. He used to hiss on the kitten collectively as working removed from HER. it became into soooo humorous. The oldest is a extensive bully yet at last he warmed as much as her. Now she used to get rather grimy too bcuz she became into so tiny she might get her moist nutrition all down her mouth & neck. One time she became into so grimy, her mouth/neck regarded downright OILY. yet great ask your self!! Simba wiped sparkling her and he had to lick not common cuz her fur became into like spikey with the nutrition. I watched him heavily (did not prefer him 2 chew her neck or some thing) yet all became into nicely and she or he's been sparkling (cleansing herself) ever considering the fact that. So i might wait until eventually at last you're taking her to the vet & ask him. If u have been 2 tub her use kitty shampoo yet i've got heard de-flea shampoo could make kittens VERY unwell. solid success! OH and she or he will certainly take the kitten replacer formulation until eventually at last as much as ten weeks. i've got self assurance 7weeks is whilst the mum starts weaning with kitten being completely weaned by potential of like 10wks.
2016-10-15 10:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a rice formula.. call a vet's office and ask advise. I've used plain yogurt on a teaspoon, but not whole milk.
2006-10-02 02:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
milk is to strong dilute it to half milk and half water for a few weeks
2006-10-02 02:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋