KittenGro Kitten Milk Replacer
For:
Artificially Rearing Newborn Kittens
Supplement Feeding of Large Litters
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | (Minimum) | 30% |
| Crude Fat | (Minimum) | 38% |
| Crude Fiber | (Maximum) | 0.15% |
| Ash | (Maximum) | 6% |
| Taurine | 500ppm |
Colostrum
If at all possible newborn kittens should receive colostrum (first mother’s milk) in the first 24 hours. This will provide antibodies necessary to provide protection against future infections.
General recommendations
- Wash hands before handling and feeding kitten
- Typically feed 3-4% of body weight per feeding with 8-10 feedings per day for first 3 weeks, (e.g. 25% of body weight over 24 hour period at birth). Average kitten birth-weight is 4 ounces.
- Feeding Guidelines: Increase amounts gradually over week. Adjust amount with size of kitten.
| Age | Frequency(#times/day) | Milk solution(oz/feeding) | Milk solution(oz/day) |
| 1-3 days | 10 | 0.1 | 1 |
| 1week | 10 | 0.2 | 2 |
| 2 weeks | 8 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 3 weeks | 6 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 4-6weeks* | 4-3 | 1 | 5 |
* in addition to kitten food weaning formula.
- Frequent feeding of small amounts decreases chances of digestive upsets.
- Monitor weight regularly to guarantee that they are consuming enough Kitten-Gro.
- If kittens are not gaining enough weight consult your veterinarian.
- If kittens are crying excessively, they may not be getting enough to eat or they may be too cold.
- Boil fresh water before reconstituting Kitten -Gro. Allow cooling time.
- Reconstituted Kitten-Gro may be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
- If warmed in microwave only use medium setting and mix thoroughly and regularly. Check temperature before feeding.
- Reconstituted KittenGro should be fed at 100-102°F (body temperature). Use a thermometer.
- Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
- Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (176oF) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a 10% bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
- Kittens need assistance to help urinate and defecate for at least the first 2 weeks of life after each feeding. You need to assist by using a warm moist cotton ball and massaging the kitten’s abdomen and anal area until they urinate and or defecate. You must be persistent, this is very important to the kittens well being.
- Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …
- Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, starting at 3 weeks of age.
Housing and Weaning
- Kittens must be housed in a clean, warm, draft-free area.
- Air temperature should be 85-90°F for the first week and 80°F for the next 3-4 weeks. Use a thermometer.
- At 3 weeks, teach kitten to drink from a saucer.
- The weaning process can begin at 4 weeks of age by introducing moistened solid food