Her mother stopped feeding her and was practically starving her. So i went out and bought the kitten a bottle and kitten milk. Well apparently now she wont eat from anything else but her bottle. She should be old enough to feed on solid foods but i cant get her to eat it (shes not even attracted to the smell). what should i do?!
2007-06-22 15:31:53 · 11 answers · asked by Squirrel 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Put a little on your finger and let her take it that way at first. As she licks it off, then put more on. After a week or so put the food in a small dish and she should eat it from there.
2007-06-22 15:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Ween your kitten off the bottle, as you would do for a child
[ Her mother probably didn't stop feeding her, more than likely she didn't take to the mothers nipples properly for some reason or other.]
Start by giving her a bottle in the morning & prepare soft cat food in a bowl for the daytime. If she's hungry she will eat the cat food. At night give her another bottle of milk for the night. Keep repeatong this routine & your for as long as it takes[usually3-4 wks] & your kitten will eventually ween off the bottle & eat from her bowl,
As for the smell, she's not unattracted to it, she just knows your going to baby her. Cats smells are very prominent in their lives. Also if you put a small bowl with milk in it beside her food bowl she'll get the idea of eating & drinking without a bottle.
PATIENCE,PATIENCE & REPATION are the main factors in these situations.
Good-Luck & Good-Noght>> REBELCAT:****
2007-06-22 16:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by REBELCAT 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start watering down the kitten milk, and increase the percentage of water day by day. At the same time, offer her kitten milk in a dish and moisten her solid food with kitten milk. She will lose interest in the bottle when it no longer contains the milk she expects.
Mother cats have trouble weaning their kittens, too. Part of their desire to be nursed is that they crave the feeling of being cared for and safe and happy. Cuddle your kitten a lot, and pet her while she eats.
2007-06-22 15:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Quick note: Am I the only one who noticed the question did not specify the age of the kitten?
The most important thing is the age of the kitten. The kitten needs to be at least four weeks old before starting solid food and you do this with a thin mix of food and milk and gradually lessen the milk in the food. You need to wait until the kitten is at least four weeks old because they NEED the nutrition in kitten formula or the moms milk that is not enough in cat or kitten food, and they need to be old enough to be able to lap foods or liquids. The weaning process as it is called starts at four weeks old and gradually progresses until the kitten is six to eight weeks of age. it varies from kitten to kitten. If your kitten is less than four weeks old keep bottle feeding.
I know it is allot of work, but it is necessary for the kittens health.
Hope this helps you,
Andrea
2007-06-22 16:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-19 00:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet. PLEASE take her in. If she's of age and should be eating foods then the vet can tell you how to maybe. Or put some kitten wet food (watered down even) on a finger and put up to her mouth. If she doesn't eat it, try putting it on her teeth. That way she'll at least lick it off. Poor baby :(
I wish you good luck!
2007-06-22 17:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Malia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the kitten formula in a dish and dip her paws and her mouth in it. once she knows that the formula is there she will go to the dish expecting it. she may not be old enough yet to eat other foods. not all kittens are ready at the same age.
2007-06-22 17:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it like baby food. Every day give her less bottle, and mix the milk with the food.
When she get too hungry, she will begin eating the mushy food.
Every day, also, add less milk. Then, add water on a seperate dish, or begin mixing that in instead.
Just be patient.
2007-06-22 15:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by theARTSlover003 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
take a few pieces of kitten chow and soak it in the kitty lac until it is soft and mushy. open it's little mouth and put some in it will get the hang of it
2007-06-26 04:28:21 · answer #9 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stop feeding her milk and apprently she will be starved and eat her food. Or maybe you can buy canned food so she can eat better. But iof you're worried try putting milk into her kibbl;es..
Hope it helps!
2007-06-22 15:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋