3-day old kitten not eating

Question
My 3-day old kitten is not eating and it is the smallest of the litter. It's not latching onto the nipple. Is there any way of me helping it survive?

Thanks,
Jelicia

Answer
Hi Jelica,

I am attaching a recipe for something called Kitty Glop. Make this stuff up and feed it to the little one. Get a kitten nursing bottle and use that. Feed her 3-4 times a day, make sure you put her back with mom after feeding. And make sure mom is taking care of her; cleaning and licking her. This should help get her over the hump. 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 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.