Expert: KC - 2/14/2008

Question
what do you feed a one month old kitten?
Presently we are feeding him milk is that ok?

Answer
A one month old kitten (4 weeks) should still be nursing its mother or else being bottle fed.  It's very important to feed a kitten a proper milk supplement.  KMR Brand of formula is excellent.  It can be purchased from a local veterinarian, farm supply store, and possibly a pet store.  It will need to be diluted as directed on the can.  The kitten will need this supplement until it is a full 6-7 weeks old, though I prefer to feed it for a week to two longer than that in addition to regular kitten foods.  It will also need to be fed quite often.  It will need to start eating soft foods at 5-6 weeks and can be started on dry at 6-7 weeks, if you choose.  I highly recommend the truly premium foods such as Wellness and Nature's Variety.  Please read my past AllExperts answers regarding food brands, diet, and nutrition.  Please try to find the brand of kitten milk replacer that I mentioned...regular cow's milk can cause major gastrointestinal problems and does not contain sufficient nutrients for a kitten.  When the kitten reaches 6 weeks it will also need an initial vet exam to check for parasites, etc.
Hope this helps.