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HWhat should I feed these three kittens?
Hi Karen,
You can get a kitten milk replacement for them. Or you can use my recipe for Kitty Glop. This stuff works great. I'll attach the recipe for it at the end here. Use whatever equivalents that you can find if all of the products are not available where you are at.
Here are a few links that will give you very good info on how to care for them. Remember to keep them warm. Getting chilled is the number one killer of orphan kits. I usually wean kits at about 8-10 weeks of age.
http://www.kittenrescue.org/pages.php?pageid=15
http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html
http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm
Good luck and take care.
Ciao, Karen
KITTY GLOP
INGREDIENTS:
1 can goat milk or evaporated milk, (not sweetened condensed). Or you can use a cup of fresh goat milk.
2 tbsp. plain yogurt, (not low or non fat). Plain Greek Yogurt is best.
2 tbsp. mayonnaise, (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup light
1 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten)
1 cup Pedialyte, (unflavored)
1- 2 jars Stage One Baby food, (chicken or turkey)
1 can Kitten food, same flavor as baby food
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, kitten food and syrup together well. Bring 1 cup pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.
Add gelatin and pedialyte mix to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.
Pour into bowl,(with cover), and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer. Thaw as many as needed.
Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.
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Karen Craft
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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
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I have an A.A.S.
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