QuestionI feed a stray cat who just gave birth. She walks a good block to get her food. I followed her yesterday to see where she lives. I didn't think she would make it back. I am feeding her a lot to keep up her strength. Is it okay to give her milk? She has them under a mobile home near me. I hope I can get the kittens before they start walking. I think they were born 08-16-09 because she showed evidence the next morning of losing her belly. She spotted blood on my driveway two days. She keeps getting pregnant and I can't trap her. She is very smart even with the food in the trap. I will wait for your reply.
AnswerHi - That is so nice of you to help this momma cat.
Here is something you can feed her, and the babies once they are 4 weeks or more:
SEE here:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cat-Food-3490/2009/7/Milk-orphaned-kitten-recipe.htm
ALTABELLA CATTERY'S KITTEN GLOP
INGREDIENTS:
1 lg. can evaporated milk (not Milnot)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not diet)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten)
1 cup of liquid unflavored Pedialyte
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise and syrup together well.
Bring 1 cup water to boil and mix in Knox gelatin; set aside.
Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.
Add gelatin and water to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well.
Pour into a freezer safe bowl or similar type of bowl with a cover and set in refrigerator.
We usually use Ice Cube Trays for our glop pudding. Pudding will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator.
Always warm pudding to room temperature (milk form) before feeding.
It is very rich in calcium, this pudding can be used as a supplement for kittens, sick cats and show cats to put on weight. Several Veterinarians have approved this recipe as being balanced and nutritious.
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