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cassie austin

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I have 4 precious angels whom their mother was a stray they were born sept 15
When should I start introducing wet kitten food into their diet the are being bottle fed and are chewing through the nipples thanks
 

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Any time now.  Kittens with their mothers usually start exploring her good at 3-4 weeks old.
 

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Any time now.  Kittens with their mothers usually start exploring her good at 3-4 weeks old.
said that, bottle babies are often somewhat late with wanting real food, so dont be disappointed if they arent eager in the beginning.  It also may take some time to just discover what food is.    :)

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I think when they're chewing nipples they're starting to show they are ready. A flat plate with soft food, either tinned or raw mince and they'll usually investigate on their own. As Stefan said bottle babies can be slower since they don't have mum to watch and learn from .
 
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The mom came back and today they all ate wet food I found that I have to warmit for 15 sec then give it to them or they won't eat it
 

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Wonderful the mother is back, I'd be vetting her asap since she's likely pregnant again and if taken in now she can be safely spayed. 
 
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