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Looking for an emergency kitten formula Try these free orphaned kitten milk recipes!
Homemade Kitten Milk You can use this kitten milk substitute to successfully hand-rear baby felines 13 ounces unflavored Pedialyte
Put all ingredients into a blender and mix well. Put kitten milk into Nurse-Maid pet nursing bottle (found at Wal-Mart) and heat to lukewarm. Test on the inside of your wrist. Be sure to stir the milk in the container each time before you refill the bottle. Put remaining kitten milk into 8 ounce containers and freeze until needed. Two-week-old kittens will drink about 1/2 ounce every 4 hours. Four-week-old kittens will drink about 1 to 1-1/2 ounces every five hours. Orphaned Kitten Formula Keep this kitten milk recipe handy for feeding orphaned kittens in an emergency
Blend together. Heat small amounts in microwave to "wrist comfortable" temperature immediately before administering. Store leftovers in refrigerator no longer than 72 hours. Blend before serving each time. To administer kitten milk, use a syringe without needle or use a kitten feeding bottle. Start with small amounts and work up gradually as kitten grows. Administer kitten milk once every two hours during first two weeks, every three during third week, every four during fourth week. During fourth week, start blending a small can of high quality ground kitten food into the mixture. Note: Never feed a kitten cow's milk or human baby formula as this causes stomach upset and severe diarrhea. If a kitten is already dehydrated, this could prove fatal. This includes condensed/evaporated canned cow's milk! How to care for orphaned kittens
If you decide to switch your pet to a homemade cooked or raw diet, you may wish to consult a holistic veterinarian who is familiar with such diets and who can guide you in devising the right menu for your pet. Cat Lover Gift Basket: Use a cat basket as a "basket". Fill it with: food and water dishes, collar, brush , catnip ball , rubber ball, rubber mice or other cat toys, book on cat care, homemade cat food or homemade cat treats Great Gift Idea: Green Cleaning Basket Fill a plastic tote with homemade carpet shampoo, dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer, all purpose cleaner, laundry soap, window and glass cleaner If you like my free recipes and would like to contribute, please leave a donation so you can enjoy the spirit of giving too. |