Kitten Refuses Formula After Meal

[Luna11]

Last week I brought home a 4 week old kitten that was found in the streets without it's mother.
For a week I gave the kitten formula but she didn't seem to like it much. When she turned 5 weeks I introduce her to wet kitten food and she absolutely loved it! I offer her formula after the meals to make sure she gets enough nutrient and liquid but she refuses to drink it. Should I be worried?

 

[Willowy]

Well, sure, she's not hungry anymore! You can mix the formula in with her canned food for a few weeks to give extra nutrition. That has always worked for me.

 

[biancavd]

She must be stuffed!!

It is probably best to mix some of the formula with the canned food. Soon, she won't need the formula anymore

Good luck!

 

[rubysmama]

Hello and welcome to The Cat Site. Thank you for rescuing that sweet kitten. You probably saved her life.

The fact that she is eating, and loving, the wet kitten food seems a good thing. TCS, does however, have an article on Weaning: How To Get Your Kittens To Eat On Their Own which may have some helpful information. Good luck.

If you can, please post a picture of the little darling. We love pictures.
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[Luna11]

Hello and welcome to The Cat Site. Thank you for rescuing that sweet kitten. You probably saved her life.

The fact that she is eating, and loving, the wet kitten food seems a good thing. TCS, does however, have an article on Weaning: How To Get Your Kittens To Eat On Their Own which may have some helpful information. Good luck.

If you can, please post a picture of the little darling. We love pictures.
How To Add A Picture To Your Forum Post

 

[laurenfosters]

She is precious! And it's wonderful that she's eating canned food. You can just mix some formula in with the wet food if you'd like to.

 

[StefanZ]

How to know if the kitten needs more? Easy, you weigh it every day, or every second day. If kittens adds nicely, you KNOW it gets enough.

Another alternative you try with goats milk. Some kittens prefer it. And its essentially as good as kmr.

 

[rubysmama]

Oh, wow. What a darling little sweetie pie. Do you think you'll be able to keep her?

 

[Luna11]

Oh, wow. What a darling little sweetie pie. Do you think you'll be able to keep her?

I was planing in having a cat for a while, so I guess it is the perfect time to have one now

 

[rubysmama]

Well, purr-fect timing then. Having gotten her so young, you and she will always have a special bond.

How is she doing now? Is she eating ok?

Here's another TCS article that may be helpful:
The Essentials Of Kitten Nutrition

And First-time Cat Owner's Guide

 

[Luna11]

Well, purr-fect timing then. Having gotten her so young, you and she will always have a special bond.

How is she doing now? Is she eating ok?

Here's another TCS article that may be helpful:
The Essentials Of Kitten Nutrition

And First-time Cat Owner's Guide

She is eating a teaspoon of wet food with formula 4/5 per day now. This is enough right? She always leaves a little bit of food on the plate.

 

[Sarthur2]

Sounds good. When she starts eating it all, it’s time to add more.