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KITTEN NUTRITRION

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Question
I FOUND A KITTEN TODAY IN MY GARAGE. I THINK I HAVE SEEN THE MOTHER AROUND BUT SHE IS WILD. THE KITTEN IS VERY SWEET AND I WANT TO SOCIAL IT. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE STORE UNTIL TOMORROW. I THINK IT'S APPR. 5-6 WEEKS OLD. WHAT CAN I FEED IT THAT I MIGHT HAVE HERE AT HOME UNTIL I CAN GET OUT TOMORROW. I KNOW THAT KITTENS NEED TO EAT q 2HRS. OR SO. I TRIED REGULAR COWS MILK EARLIER, COULDN'T GET IT TO TAKE IT FROM THE BOWL SO I USED A MED. DROPPER. IT TOOK APPR. FOUR 0.8CC DROPPERS FULL. ALSO DO I NEED TO STIMULATE IT TO POTTY OR CAN IT OWN IT'S OWN AT THIS AGE? THANKS ERIN AND GOD BLESS.  

Answer
At 5 to 6 weeks the kitten should be able to use the litter box on his own,  just make sure you take him and put him in the litter box every few hours until he gets the clue,  uhhhh..im not really sure what at home foods you can give to kittens but you've probably been to the store since.