Any way i was wondering if it would be safe to give him warm cow milk until he is old enough to eat regular cat food and drink water.
Update:
I
should update and say that can i give it to him until my next payday to
where i can get some actual cat formula, should probably have asked if
it would be safe to give cow milk until tomorrow.
Answer
Heather:
I
rescued two 4 week old kittens and the vet said they were old enough
not to need milk anymore. Just buy kitten food and wet it down with some
water so it's soft enough to eat.
Cows milk will make them very sick!
My kittens are now 4 months old and doing awesome, so it definitely
works.
Pamela:
No, kittens do not tolerate cows milk, it gives them an upset
stomach,there is special kitten formula that you can get, ask a vet or
good pet store.
Narissa:
NO. Kittens are lactose intolerant and cows milk will give them
horrible diarrhea, diarrhea in kittens is often fatal because they
dehydrate so fast. Just mash up some cat food in hot water for him.
Carol:
Speaking as a vet i do not recommend it we have cats and kittens in who
have been vomiting with upset stomachs most kittens who are rejecting
mothers milk we put them on cimi cat which is just a milk substitute.
sorry to hear about such a young kitten who's not feeding from its
mother
Denise:
I would suggest a bit of cat food small amount of milk so the food
softens and the kittens can eat it along with the milk (which they are
used to).
Sara:
No, no, no. It doesn't contain the right nutrition. Pet stores and most
Walmart stores sell kitten milk replacer. That's what he needs to be
on.
Bette:
no vet has formula and bottle. i would encourage kitten by placing on
teat. maybe others are crowding it out. if still not eating take to
humane society they will feed it around the clock.
