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[Fish]

Ok. So the kittens are at the age where they should start eating food instead of feeding from the mother. They turned 4 weeks old today. I bought some formula from the pet store and mixed it up for them. They just kinda looked at it, sniffed, walked in it, but didnt eat it. I then tried bringing the mother in to show them how to eat, and she ended up eating it all and the kittens just kept walking away even if I picked them up and put them right back in front of it. Anyone know how, or have any suggestions??


BTW, I have new pics. Ill post them up soon.

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[Fish]

Here are the new pics. Forgive the quality the light was dark and I had to use PS to brighten them up. Cant use the flash cause the kittens go crazy and it takes too long to snap the pic if Im trying to get them at the moment.

 

[dsk727]

they get cuter everytime I see them... so when can I take mine home?? j/k I know I gotta wait another month and you better teach her how to eat first... LOL

as for the eating I have no idea, did you try asking one of the people at like Petsmart, or call a vet and see if they offer any free advice, when I got Isis she already was eating so I have no idea! sorry

 

[Fish]

Haha, actually I didnt go to get it. I sent Jacque on Saturday while I slept since I worked 12 hours the night before. I didnt even think about asking. Ill call a vet today when I wake up and see.

But I was hoping for some advice here too.

 

[dsk727]

http://www.kittencare.com/askKC_Feeding_Ki...feeding_kittens
try reading over some of this.. it looks like it has some good info on it..

 

[Dreamcat78]

you could try sticking it your hand so they know its ok to eat...i dunno thats how i got my cat over to dry food from wet food Good luck I saw you driving home from work on sat morn i was leaving my dads

 

[12secGTP]

I never rally had a kitten that young but have had cats all my life.
However, I dont think the kittens will eat until the mother weens them. once that has happened, they will start eating on their own as long as there is food there for them to eat. they will find it....
best bet is to call a vet... they will tell you for sure.

 

[imported_JennY]

OMG, they are adorable!!!!

 

[Fish]

Originally posted by 12secGTP@Mar 21 2005, 01:40 PM
I never rally had a kitten that young but have had cats all my life.
However, I dont think the kittens will eat until the mother weens them. once that has happened, they will start eating on their own as long as there is food there for them to eat. they will find it....
best bet is to call a vet... they will tell you for sure.

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Cool. Thanks for the info. Im still kinda new at this kitten stuff. Dont really see me wanting to do it again. Specially in a one bedroom apartment. :lolsign: This time it wasnt too bad, but I wouldnt have the extra room like I did this time. It is cool though when they wanna play. Very cool watching them grow up and seeing them do new things every day.

I saw you driving home from work on sat morn i was leaving my dads

Hehe. I was very tired at that point in time. I thought about just going to my moms since it was closer, but I wanted to sleep in my bed.

This is the one I am keeping.

 

[Adam86]

h34r:

just kidding :lolsign:

 

[horist]

You need a vice grip, pliers, a long screw driver, and food...

 

[starrGTP]

Fish,
You need to try puttting the formula in a syringe (without the needle of course). If you hold the kitten and put the tip of it in their mouth, they will start sucking on it. Slowly you add crushed up food to the formula and putting some in a dish. Eventually they'll catch on.

Rob and I had to do that with some of the kittens at the farm. Good Luck...or you can call Rob's mom and I'm sure she'll help you out.

Kristy