Expert: Karen Craft - 3/5/2011

Question
hello. my boyfreind found four kittens in our garden two days ago and im guessing since he disturbed the nest mum hasnt retuned. i think they wouldnt be older than 1 week. we've taken them in and are feeding divetalact milk suplement every 3 hrs but its very messy and the kittens are getting very sticky from the milk spilling would it be ok to wash them? and also i havnt seen any poo or urine at all in the two day we've had them. wat does this mean? is there something im not doing right?
kind reguards peta

Answer
Hi Peta,

Here's a few links that will help you. I'm also attaching a copy of my recipe for kitty glop. This is good stuff to feed them. Also just take a damp wash cloth and wipe the kits down. You can take a towel to dry them and fluff them up after-wards. Just keep them warm when you do that. Good luck and take care.

http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html

http://www.kittenrescue.org/pages.php?pageid=15

http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm

Ciao, Karen


KITTY GLOP

INGREDIENTS:
1 can goat milk or evaporated milk, (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat) Greek yogurt is good.
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)
2 jars Stage One Meat Baby food (chicken,turkey, or beef)
1 can cat food, (same flavor as baby food)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, cat food, and syrup together well. Hand blender works well for this. 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 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.
Feed a couple of tablespoons to cat 3-4 times a day. If he wants more let him have it.

Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.