Kitten is 3 weeks

[Squirmysmomma2]

My kitten weighs 13.2 she eats 14 ml to 16 actually just ate 18ml this last feeding is she getting enough formula she has trouble pooping she pooped at 1pm on April 8 and so far no poop I’m supposed to start the mushy wet food at 9am what should I do about her not pooping and is she getting enough to eat

 

[Sarthur2]

Your kitten is clearly getting plenty of formula because she already weighs more than the minimum of 12 ounces at 3 weeks, so she is doing well!

She is much too young to start on mushy wet food yet. She still needs formula only for at least 2 more weeks. Kittens begin to try wet food at 5-6 weeks and only if they are ready.

As far as pooping goes, begin adding 2-3 drops of olive oil to each feeding and this should bring on a poop soon. If it does not, you can shave a tiny piece from an infant glycerin suppository and insert it. This will usually bring on a poop within 20 minutes.

Keep us posted!

 

[Squirmysmomma2]

Oh ok thanks when should I do the olive oil it will be 48 hrs at 1pm today

 

[Sarthur2]

Begin the olive oil at the next feeding and each feeding thereafter.