Glop: It you don't have any milk or your kitty is in need of extra nutrients, make up a small batch of Glop. Kitty Glop was designed by a vet and is extremely high in calories and suitable for even newborn kitties. Refer to our Nursery page for additional newborn help (if needed).
Place the Glop into a Syringe (between a 12 cc - a 35 cc size) and attach a small teat to the tip, and bottle feed this as milk or added to the milk. Glop is widely used by breeders worldwide.
To prepare, pull out a clean blender and a saucepan. In the saucepan add 1 Cup (8 ounces) of water. Once the water begins to boil, dissolve1 packet of unflavored knox gelatin, and remove from heat. Stir the gelatin until all has dissolved.
Once the gelatin has dissolved completely, mix into a blender with the following:
8 oz evaporated whole milk
2 egg yolks, (DO NOT USE the WHITES)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, not diet or lowfat
2 tablespoons plain yogurt, again not a diet version...we are looking to produce calories.
1 teaspoon karo syrup. Honey can be used in an emergency but Karo is preferred (use the clear karo).
1 teaspoon Nutradrops or other liquid pet vitamins
*optional if needed,-1/2 teaspoon of acidophilus or 1 gram of Bene-Bac pet gel (premeasures in grams)
For older kittens (past the weaning stage) and cats, to be used as a supplement or weight gain or while under stress from or preparing to show, add:
1/16 teaspoon of vitamin c in powder form
1 teaspoon of powdered kelp (this really doesn't dissolve very well)
1 tablespoon of brewers yeast
* optional- 10 drops of Larch (A Bach Flower)- this helps build confidence but works over a period of time as a build up effect.
Refrigerate in a covered dish until completely chilled like jello. Scoop out the amount you need, warm to room temp...be careful not to overheat and then burn the kittens tongue. I use a coffee cup filled with hot tap water for several minutes. Place the syringe filled with the glop down into the water, keeping the tip closed on the syringe....this works best with prefilled glop
syringes.
syringes.
Glop becomes jelled when cold. Once the glop is warmed, it appears to be milk.
Discard whatever amount is warmed and left over, and never return the unused portion back to the main supply bowl.
I know Glop can be stored in your freezer for up to 4 months, however safe refrigeration storage period is unknown to me at this time. I believe it may be between 10 and 14 days.
Laura Thomas- world renowned top Persian breeder is an expert in the field. For more information about kittens and cats- visit her Purrinlot Persian site at www.purrinlot.com .
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