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Cat wont feed her kittens

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Question
My cat had 6 kittens on October 6th. She was feeding them and taking good care of them until yesterday. I only touch them when I change the towel that's in there box. She didn't seem to mind about that at all, but now she just wants nothing to do with her kitten. I know they have to be fed very soon, I'm just not sure what. I was told I can buy milk made just for kittens from the pet store, but at this time I just don't have the money. I was wondering if I could feed them Enfamil baby formula. If not, is there anything else that I could use?

Answer
Hi Tasha,

Sometimes this happens. Here's my recipe for something called Kitty Glop. Feed them this. And here's a link on info on raising them.
http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html
This is just in case she doesn't take care of them at all. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

KITTY GLOP

INGREDIENTS:
1 can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten,)
1 cup Pedialyte (unflavored)
1- 2 jars Stage One Baby food (chicken or turkey)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, and syrup together well. Bring 1 cup pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and pedialyte to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.

Pour into bowl (with cover) and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer, thaw as many as needed.
Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.