What To Feed An Orphan Kitten- A Way To Help Save A Kitten's Life

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.

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.

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What to Feed a Maine Coon Kitten - Helpful Tips on Choosing the Right Food

Want to know what to feed a Maine Coon kitten? Well here are a couple helpful tips on choosing the right food for your kitten.

Maine Coon kittens make the most wonderful companions. They are lovable adaptable and very smart. They can also grow to be very big! These adorable kittens can grow to anywhere between 12-20 pounds.

Because of this, they require a high quality kitten food that has an adequate protein source. Be sure and look for a kitten food that has at least 33% protein in it. Proteins like chicken meal, eggs, turkey meal and catfish meal are all excellent sources of protein for a Maine Coon.

Look for "meals" rather than just chicken, turkey or catfish. Meals have a much more concentrated source of protein in them. This is because the water from the chicken or turkey has been removed and what is left is concentrated protein. This is very beneficial for your kitten.

Also be sure and look for a kitten food that does NOT have any" by products" in it. By products are the "leftovers" after the good meat and vegetables have been used. This could include anything from chicken feet, chicken heads, blood, husks and even feathers.

All these "by products" are added to a kitten food as a filler and they are a very inferior source of protein. Just look for the word "by products" in the ingredient list. If you see it listed, say no thanks. Your Maine Coon kitten will thank you for it!

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Newborn Kittens, How To Care For Abandoned Kittens

Taking Care Of Newborn Kittens

Some Good Advice In Case Mom Cat Is Gone And You Need To Nurse Newborn Kittens.

Did you ever imagine that you would someday need to take care of newborn kittens? What would happen if the mother cat was missing or worse yet, found dead? Could "YOU" take care of these new babies? Would you have any idea at all what to do to help these tiny creatures? If your answer is no, please keep reading. These new kittens don't have to die.

So you have one or more kittens to tend to. Their lives depend on you. What should you do? First keep them warm. Babies cannot produce enough body heat on their own to keep them alive until they are 3 to 4 weeks old. Do this by putting them in a sturdy box or plastic tote. The plastic containers work nice as you can wash them up. Line this with a soft warm blanket or towel.

Fleece blankets works great. Do you have any old baby warming blankets around? Put a warm but not to heavy of a towel or light blanket over the top. You could place some warm water bottles in amongst them. Not too hot as these could burn their skin. Put the bottles under the blanket so the kitten isn't lying directly on or next to it. Maintain temperature at about 80 degrees.

Do not let the bottles get cold or it will really drop the temperature of the kittens fast and this could mean death. It might be a good idea to set a timer or alarm clock to help you remember when to change them. A heating pad could be used in place of the bottles if you have one. Set it on LOW under the blanket.

These newborns have to be feed from a special baby bottle. One with a very small nipple on it. They will need a special kitten formula to eat. This formula should be fed every two hours for the first week of life and every three to four hours thereafter. You can find these at your veterinary office or a pet store. Directions and amounts will be on the container of formula. Follow the manufactures directions. Each kitten will eat differently so use your judgment on amounts. Do not force feed to get the recommended amount into the animal. If it seems healthy and is growing then it will eat what it needs.

Before and after each feeding you will need to massage their tummies and genital area to encourage them to go potty. This stimulates the organs and is needed for survival. Do this with a cotton ball or pad or tissues moistened with warm water. Their mother would have licked them to stimulate this to happen. I bet you just thought mom was always cleaning them if you had ever seen a mother cat with her young.

If your kitten begins to aspirate formula into its lungs, immediately hold it upside down until the choking subsides. You can rub it on its back as you would with a child tapping lightly and frequently to help the milk expel from its lungs. If the kitten is not responding to this you can hold it firmly in both hands using your index fingers to support the neck, "sling" it downward several times. Please be very careful with this procedure as you could throw the kitten from your hands or break its neck. This method is used during a c-sections delivery to get the fluid out of their lungs until they cry and start breathing on their own.

The crying of a new born animal is truly a wonderful and rewarding sound.

I unexpectedly found myself mother to two baby raccoon. I picked up a few baby bottles from the local dollar store. The hole in the nipple was too large. The male coon would eat like crazy then choke. I had a few panicky moments while trying to save his life. It would not breath, it grew week and the eyes started this weird stair and seamed to start rolling back. (Or was this just my panicked imagination?) I held him upside down and began rubbing his body. When this wasn't working I stared the slinging method. This works with gravity and forces the fluid up and out of the lungs. I would Slink 2-3 times, rub like mad. Sling some more, rub, rub. Tears started in my eyes as I thought I was going to lose him. Finely, movement and breathing. Yes he's going to be alright. Then I notice myself trembling, tears streaming down my face. "Darn coon" I thought. What the heck am I doing? But I would do it all over again if they needed my help to survive. Alright, back to the kittens.

Kittens will cry when they are hungry or in some other distress. Be sure to listen for their cries. A much too quiet kitten could also be a sign of something wrong. Do not ignore this sign.

Take immediate action. Ask yourself,

• Is it cold?
• Has it been going potty?
• Has it been eating enough?

Check the kitten over. Is it week and listless? If you're just not sure what's wrong or you're not able to fix what you might think it is call a veterinarian immediately. Get ready to go and keep baby warm on the way.

If a baby starts to get a bit listless you could give it a drop or two of Karo syrup to stimulate it to eat. Often times this bit of sugar can do the trick. If not, take it to the vet.

Keep your kittens clean and dry.This is a very important step for their health and well being. You'll need to change their blankets at least once a day. Mom's not there to wipe up all the little messes. It's up to you. Keep their eyes and faces wiped off every day. Just use a warm wet wash cloth or rag for this.

If your youngsters have been healthy till about four weeks with no trips to the vet you might want to start thinking about taking them in for a visit. Most vets will give a discount for a litter of kittens. You'll have to ask them what their policy is.

Vaccines and de-worming will be on the list of things for "your babies." You made it this far, don't make the mistake and ignore the future care of these wonderful playful companions. By this time they should be getting a lot easier to care for and you could even start litter training.

I wish you and your new babies the best of luck and health in your future years together.

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Cat Behavior Described With Cat Information And Kitten Information

It is always a concern, when a person witnesses a violent behavior between two cats, who were once good friends. Aggression among cats however is associated with certain reasons and it is necessary for human beings to understand this violent behavior of cats and act appropriately.

Different Forms Of Aggression:

Below are some common and different types of aggression in cats:

Play aggression:

It is also termed play- fighting. It begins very early with kittens, but adults can also show this kind of aggression. Mother cats teach predator-prey behavior very early to their kittens, and thus cats possess a natural survival instinct be it in a comfortable home or in the wild.

The kitten will follow the other and then leap on that kitten. Play fighting is normally harmless fun, unless it becomes a sexual aggression. One needs to prevent injury by cutting the cat's claw without fail. Play fighting is the initial step for establishing an everlasting hierarchy amongst feline house members.

Sexual aggression:

One can easily identify sexual aggression. The aggressor cat will nibble the scruff of the victim and will try mounting it. It will also display thrusting hip movements observed in female-male mating.

Territorial aggression:

Territorial aggression arises between equally matched cats and can occur between any genders. An individual may identify this aggression, since a cat exhibits this type of aggression by spraying urine or marking. The aggressor cat will raise its back, lay back its ears, hiss, growl and then will jump on its victim. The victim accepts defeat by whirling and gradually walking away or the victim begins a violent battle. An individual needsto try to part two fighting cats, or else they will inflict severe damage.

Most house cats will finally resolve their fights. Nevertheless, it requires a lot of commitment, time, and training to nurture a peaceful domestic or house cat.

Redirected aggression:

This aggression is generally a momentary condition and one needs to control it as soon as possible. An individual may control redirected cat aggression by following two steps:

1. The strange cat must be kept out of the yard

2. Separate two household cats for a while until they forget the episode.

Ways To Deal With Inter-Cat Aggression:

Below are some ways to manage inter-cat aggression:

Distraction:

An individual may effectively control over-enthusiastic sexual aggression, play fighting and territorial aggression by providing some distraction to the cat.

1. One can loudly clap hands to distract the cats

2. One can hiss loudly.

3. Give the cat a huge stuffed toy

Physical intervention:

Scuffing is one type of physical intervention. One must perform scruffing by holding the aggressive cat at its scruff and firmly but softly pushing it down. Use scruffing for disciplining the cats. This is accompanied by loud hissing just as the mother cat would do. The aggressive cat immediately relaxes into a submissive posture. Once the aggressive cat calms down leave him and talk softly to him. A few tender strokes will also be apt.

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