I just need to know if I can feed this kitten soy milk until I can get my hands on the tiger milk...thanks
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found orphan newborn...six hours or so..old
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No,soy milk is not actually milk it comes from beans,please feed her KMR(KittenMilk replacement). I have fed my kittens evaporated milk(not sweetened condensed) until I could get KMR but since that kitten is so young she needs KMR. Is there a rescue around that could take care of this kitten? Kittens that young are very hard to take care of. What happened to the mother cat?
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Please tell us how you came to have a six hour old kitten. Where is its mother? The best milk is the mother's milk. If it is necessary to bottle feed this kitten, use a properly formulated milk such as KMR (available in most pet stores). There are lots of websites that can tell you more about caring for newborn kittens.
I don't know if soy milk is OK to use or not. I do know that cow's milk is not good for kittens. I would give the kitten water by bottle or syringe and immediately get the proper formula.
Please keep posting and let us know how this kitten is doing. There are many people on this site who are very knowledgable. Welcome to TDK!
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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KW : You gave me this link when I was still bottle feeding my girl so hopefully this will help *roll* here.
http://www.kittenrescue.org/handbook.htm
And yes, please make sure the kitten is kept warm at all times. Pls update.
And what exactly is tiger milk? You found an orphan kitten or tiger cub???? Sorry, had to make sure. :P
Posted 1 year ago by tuttibella #
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I live in the woods and ferrell cats abandon their kittens constantly...this one still has it cord and the cord is simi dry...so i figured six hours...I left it in a box for about thirty minutes waiting for mother...its chilly here so I have chosen to bring him and warm him up! I have raised sseveral newborns in my time...and given away all the ferrell kittens I have found....not new at this...just am out of the tiger milk! I cant get to store for abut three hours and wanted to know if I can give him some soy milk...its all I have on hand...if not should I give him somte water until I get the milk?
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I live in the woods and ferrell cats abandon their kittens constantly...this one still has it cord and the cord is simi dry...so i figured six hours...I left it in a box for about thirty minutes waiting for mother...its chilly here so I have chosen to bring him and warm him up! I have raised sseveral newborns in my time...and given away all the ferrell kittens I have found....not new at this...just am out of the tiger milk! I cant get to store for abut three hours and wanted to know if I can give him some soy milk...its all I have on hand...if not should I give him somte water until I get the milk?
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No soy milk as I said it's not milk,here are some short term formulas;
Homemade Recipe for Short-term UseOne such formula consists of:
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoonfuls of Karo syrupAnother similar recipe is:
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Karo or maple syrup per pint mixture
• 1 teaspoon brewer's yeast or bee pollen per pint mixture
• A vitamin-mineral supplement like Fauve or Vital Nutrition.12oz of water
1 envelope Knox Gelatin
1 12oz can of whole evaporated milk (not skim)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt, not nonfatBoil the water, add the gelatin - stir well. Add the following
ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition:1/2 of canned milk (canned goats milk preferred)
mayonnaise and yogurt
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here's the site where I got this,I hope it gives you some ideas until you can get to the store. Good luck and please keep in touch. I think calories are of the utmost importance now to keep the baby's blood sugar up.
http://petcaretips.net/orphaned_kitten_care.html -
Like minds Buttercup. I just found the same formulas.
Just my usual reminders about massaging the stomach after meals and stimulating elimination by wiping the bottom with a warm washcloth or cottonball.
Posted 1 year ago by ailuromaniac #
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I'm glad you are experienced with hand-raising abandoned kittens. You are wonderful to give them a chance to survive and find forever homes. :)
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Thanks ailuromaniac and Buttercup, that is great info...I've had no experience with wee babies, Good luck roll. Glad you logged in for this expert advice.
Posted 1 year ago by Tigerlilly #
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Rool, The first recipe Buttercup posted is about the best you're going to find, other than KMR (kitten milk replacer). Cow's milk doesn't have enough fat or carbohydrates for kittens, which is why the recipes adds egg yolks (fat) and corn syrup (carbohydrates). Keep the kitten warm, stimulate the kitten for elimination, and well, if you've done this before then you know the rest!
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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How is this fragile life doing?
Posted 1 year ago by ailuromaniac #
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How is the kitten doing?
Posted 1 year ago by garfieldkitty #
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Any update?
Posted 1 year ago by Sheba's Mom in Phx, AZ #
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Thanks to all of you for your great advice! The lil darlin is doing great! Sorry it took me so long to get back with you all...my sis had surgery on Wed....guess who went to hospital w/me! I have named him Sunkist....and call him Sunny! He is orange tabby. His eyes are begining to open!..he is precious...and yes I have him on kitten replacement milk!..thanks again yall!
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That is wonderful news! Thanks for the update. Do you have a photo you can share? You could upload it to your profile page here or create a free page at Catster.com. Click on my screen name to see my two kits! Please keep posting!!!
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Wonderful news Roll. Best wishes to your sister, hope she is recovering well.
Kisses and hugs to Sunny, you are doing a wonderful job!Posted 1 year ago by Tigerlilly #
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You can change your password to one that is easier to remember. Just go to your profile and edit it. :D
Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Pleased the tiny one is doing so well. Hope the same can be said of your sister.
Posted 1 year ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #
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