Someone gave me a kitten (it was found abandoned), it appears to be only 1-2 weeks old (eyes not even open). How often and what should i feed it? I just got it and i fed it warm cream with an eye dropper, it's all i knew to do.... please help!
2007-09-09 12:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by Hilllbilly_gal 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
You should buy kitten milk replacement. You can find it at most stores, even supermarkets, in the pet section. They also sell kitten bottles. The replacement will tell you exactly how much and how often you should be feeding, but it is usually about every 3 hours for a kitty that young.
Besides that just make sure that you keep him nice and warm.... give him some blankets and put him in an area away from drafts. You may also have to help him go potty. Mother cats usually stimulate them to go poo by licking their backside... you can do the same by using a damp cloth or piece of gauze.... just rub gently for a few seconds, then put him in the litter box. Do this after each feeding... he won't go each time, but it will help him learn where to go when he has to.
BTW... do not feed kitty cream or milk. Cats are allergic to it and can get sick from too much.
2007-09-09 12:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pet store and get some kitten replacement milk. You'll also need to get a small animal bottle, and some extra nipples. The kitten will need to be fed the milk at least every two hours. If you don't think you have the time to do all this, you need to bring that kitten to a shelter right away! If you need more help, EMAIL ME!
2007-09-09 19:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jelyol 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you need to call a vet tomorrow cause feeding it too rich or to low of milk/cream grade is not good for it. Or, try the humane society for suggestions or ideas. If it is real young it must be fed every couple of hours and kept warm.......hey, why not google for some info........that might help. Good luck!
2007-09-09 19:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by missellie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It would be better to use watered down evaporated milk or if you can get it from your grocer, goats milk. You also have to rub it's little back so his spine will grow straight. I had a kitten like that and got the info from my vet. Good luck with him.
2007-09-09 19:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by Heyitsme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why didn't you put this in the pets section?
2007-09-09 19:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋