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I've Recently adopted two kittens of 1.5 months just 6 days ago. I had given them cow's milk for 3 days and I stop giving it because I came to know that this is not good for there health. They're having running stools but they're very playful and active same as before. Right now I'm giving them plain yogurt cooked rice and boiled chicken. Please help me out what diet plan should I give them now? Should I don't give them food for 24 hours so that there stomach gets some rest?

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Mariyam,

It's never okay to deprive such young kittens of food for 24 hours, their bodies are much more sensitive than an adult cat's and doing this could make them very sick. My recommendation would be to feed these babies chicken minus the rice with plain yogurt until their stools become firmer. Then I'd recommend checking out catinfo.org which is a website written by a veterinarian about the unique nutritional needs of cats. If after checking out this website you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me again - I'll be happy to help you in any way that I can. I wish you and your kittens the best of luck.

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Ali

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.

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