Jun 5, 2019 #1 S Sleepyasheck TCS Member Thread starter Kitten Joined Jun 5, 2019 Messages 1 Purraise 0 i have 20 day old kittens. the mom seems to not have a milk supply anymore but I can’t get the kittens to take a bottle, any tips?
i have 20 day old kittens. the mom seems to not have a milk supply anymore but I can’t get the kittens to take a bottle, any tips?
Jun 5, 2019 #2 abyeb Charlie's Purrson Veteran Joined Feb 18, 2017 Messages 7,565 Purraise 9,600 Try a needleless syringe instead. The kittens might be too weak to bite on the bottle. Feed the kittens belly side down, with their heads slightly elevated, like the position they would be in while nursing mom. Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's Life
Try a needleless syringe instead. The kittens might be too weak to bite on the bottle. Feed the kittens belly side down, with their heads slightly elevated, like the position they would be in while nursing mom. Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's Life
Jun 5, 2019 #3 Sarthur2 Cat lady extraordinaire Staff Member Advisor Joined Mar 8, 2015 Messages 36,078 Purraise 17,856 Location Sunny Florida Yes, you need to take over. Most nursing kittens won’t take a bottle. Here is a video of Kitten Lady showing how to feed kittens: Syringe Feeding — Kitten Lady
Yes, you need to take over. Most nursing kittens won’t take a bottle. Here is a video of Kitten Lady showing how to feed kittens: Syringe Feeding — Kitten Lady