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Momma won't eat

Last post 04-18-2008 5:28 PM by Golden Tails. 7 replies.
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  • 04-13-2008 4:28 PM

    Momma won't eat

    Hey everyone. I am searching for some kitty cat advice. My foster cat had her babies approx 2 weeks ago. The kittens are growing well but momma won't eat. I've tried 3 diffrent kinds of dry food (2 kitten one cat) 2 diffrent wet food flavors milk and egg. She just won't eat. She nibbles durring the day but not enough to fill her tummy. She is extreamly thin for a momma cat! Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could feed her. She really needs to gain weight and start producing more milk.

    Any advice appreciated.

    Thanks, Jessie

    ~Jessie~
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  • 04-13-2008 6:18 PM In reply to Golden Tails

    • erica1989
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    Re: Momma won't eat

    Canned A/D food is great (you get that from your vet) and so is baby food. You could also try a bit of canned tuna to spark her appitite a bit.



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  • 04-14-2008 4:14 PM In reply to erica1989

    Re: Momma won't eat

    I notcied momma nibbling this morning. I talked to a friend of mine and she thinks the cats may be used to table scraps and thats why she won't eat. But since she is starting to (littole by little) I think I will just wait it out. I got some formula from the shelter for my skinny kitten.

    ~Jessie~
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  • 04-14-2008 4:21 PM In reply to Golden Tails

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    Re: Momma won't eat

    With a nursing momma, it is not safe to wait it out. She needs food - and now. The kitten should not be skinny. Kittens are supposed to be plump. A nursing mom gives everything to her babies.

     You need to get her to eat, now. Wait it out after the kitten is weaned.



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  • 04-15-2008 1:39 AM In reply to erica1989

    Re: Momma won't eat

    3 of the 4 kittens are plump, the one who is skinny (Jet Puff) I have started bottle feeding. Just a little extra to help her out. Momma has started eating regularly. All looks well.

    Jessie

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  • 04-15-2008 5:35 AM In reply to Golden Tails

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    Re: Momma won't eat

    I always use canned tuna or canned salmon when all the canned food fails.......I have never seen a cat turn down tuna or salmon......

    Good luck......

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  • 04-15-2008 6:16 AM In reply to Golden Tails

    Re: Momma won't eat

    super simple suplement, I have used it on my litters for ages and the moms can not steal enough of it. My vet develpoed it for the lions at our local zoo!

    1 pound liver boiled,  remove meat SAVING broth,  I usually freeze the meat till the next show or training class.

    If babies are very young , strain the broth to seperate the meaty bits , a simple coffe stariner works well. once they are older I leave it in.

    Add 1 can condensed milk, 2 egg yolks, 1 tablspn light karo syrup, 2 tbsp  plain yogurht   put into a blender and process until you have a liver shake.

    Warm gently and feed via oral syringe to kitten and in bowl to momma. If need be take a plump kit and put some on it, mom will clean the kitten and normally begin to eat.

    IF she is not eating VERY soon get her to a vet, she may have some post delivery complications.

    Hope we get ot see pics of the babies and momma soon.

    Bonita of Bwana

     

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  • 04-18-2008 5:28 PM In reply to Bonita of Bwana

    Re: Momma won't eat

    Thanks, Momma is eating regularly now, actually it seems as if she is ALWAYS eating! WooHoo! Kittens are getting bigger, I will post some pictures as soon as I find my camera.

    The one small kit is also eating more. I have been supplementing with New Born, whish is what the shelter gave me to use.

    If anyone knows where it is...please let me know! Confused

    ~Jessie~
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