If a cats mother dies and the kittens are only a couple of days old how would you feed them?

Question

Where can I buy this bottle and how much

Answer 1

bottle feed.

you can get special bottles that are open at both ends - [you put your thumb over the opposite end to the teats to control the flow of milk], and extra small teats.

Answer 2

Feed stores and pet supply stores sell a special bottle for this. It has to be small enough for the kitten to latch on to. Don't use cows milk, use kitten milk replacement, which you can also get from a feed store or pet supply. Let the kitten latch on to the bottle and drink as much as it wants. Don't squeeze the bottle or force the formula down. They need to be fed every 2 hours, The kittens are too young to go to the bathroom on their own, you will need to gently wipe their bottom and genitals with a moist cotton ball after every time you feed them to stimulate them to go. This isn't fun, but if you don't do it, they may die :(

Answer 3

Go to a animal feed store and buy the formula and kitty baby bottle. Tell the clerk what is happening and they will help guide you. I found if you gently wrap the kitty in a soft hand towel while feeding them, they feel secure. Don't rush feeding them, take your time. Your better off purchasing a few bottles so others can help you feed them at the same time. Feedings will be ever 2 hours or so until they get older. Please be patient with them they are only babies.

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Good Luck and God Bless You!.

Answer 4

The best bet is to try and locate a Queen cat who is nursing her own kittens and get her to adopt them. Most cats will do this without much ado. Your vet or local animal charity can probably help. Or you could run an ad locally.

In the meantime, you probably need to feed them with an eye dropper. You can buy special milk for kittens which is the best or you can get cow's milk and dilute it slightly. It should be slightly warm - about 101 degrees F

If you try to hand raise them it will not be easy but it will be very rewarding emotionally. My prayers go out for you and your dear little kittens.

Answer 5

Contact your vet. As they are so young you will probably need advice on the frequency of feeding, Kitten formula is probably the best bet if you have had no experience of being a surrogate mother before. One other thing and this is VERY important is the fact that the reflex to pee is not developed in the newborn kitten, the mother stimulates this by washing their nether regions, you will have to simulate this by gently rubbing or wiping the area with a cotton wool ball, after you feed them, you will get peed on! but their natural reflex will learn to kick in fairly quickly provided you do this.
Good luck.

Answer 6

INFANT KITTEN FORMULA

1 can evaporated milk (or 1 can goat's milk)
1 cup Pedialyte (or generic equivalent, unflavored)
1 whole egg
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1/2 teaspoon liquid infant vitamins

Blend together. Heat small amounts in microwave to "wrist comfortable" temperature immediately before administering. Store leftovers in refrigerator no longer than 72 hours. Blend before serving each time.

To administer, use a syringe without needle or use a kitten feeding bottle. Start with small amounts and work up gradually as kitten grows. Administer once every two hours during first two weeks, every three during third week, every four during fourth week. During fourth week, start blending a small can of high quality ground kitten food into the mixture.


EMERGENCY KITTEN MILK

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.

Answer 7

You can buy special feeding bottles, but take then or call a vet, they may have a suitable foster mum for them, one who has lost her kittens but still has milk.It's real hard work trying to feed all of them, especially throughout the night if you haven't any help. Good luck with your new family, hope they grow up big and strong.

Answer 8

You can by special kitten formula, just like you would for a baby but it is for kittens, it comes in a powder form and mix it with water. But for the first few days you give them sugar water also to make sure they get enough nutrients. Also they have special bottles for animals that you use. Also don't forget when they are that young you have to stimulate them to go to the bathroom often with a cotton swab and warm water, hope this helps! Good Luck!

Answer 9

Call a vet, They may have special kitten formula/bottles for feeding.

I'm not sure if human or cow milk works for a kitten until they are older

Answer 10

As an emergency food, get evaporated milk and dilute with water 2/1. Warm it to blood heat - test on your wrist, then feed with an eye dropper. Get to your vet as quickly as possible as they can supply a substitute feed and small bottles although I still prefer an eye dropper. You are in for a long few weeks of feeding every 2 hours but watching them grow and develop will make every sleepless second worth it. Good luck and have lots of fun with your babies.

Answer 11

You need to feed them KMR - kitten Milk Replacement that you can find at any pet store. Some vet hospitals carry it to sell as well. You can bottle feed or syringe feed - which ever they prefer. You need to feed them every other hour to every couple hours at first. Buy a gram scale to keep track of their weights and make sure they are gaining weight. The KMR should have feeding instructions on it based on weight and age.

Most important is to make sure you have them seen by a veterinarian at least at 6 weeks of age to start vaccines, deworming and to have them tested for FeLV and FIV - two contagious kitty viruses that will affect how they should be kept if positive. (Essentially if they are positive, they need to be kept in doors, be in a household with no other cats, especially if positive for FeLV, and be watched closely for illness.)

At 3-6 months of age they NEED to be NEUTERED!! Start checking for low cost spay and neuter clinics in your area. Females can come into heat as early as 4 months and they are stimulated ovulators. They can be mated at any time and get pregnant again and again. You already have to find homes for these kittens, don't make more to have to find homes for.