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This article is from the Care of
Orphaned Kittens FAQ, posted to rec.pets.cats newsgroup.
Maintained by Sharon Talbert with numerous contributions by
others.
010. Solid Food
By four weeks old or a bit sooner, your kitten can be introduced to
solid food. Start with a slightly warmed moosh of formula mixed with
strained meat babyfood (chicken or turkey) and formula, offered on a
saucer or small plate. (There is a transitional cereal offered by Just
Born you can mix into the mess as well.) Be sure not to overheat the
stuff in the microwave -- only a few seconds is all it needs, and be
sure to mix it thoroughly with your finger so that you get all the hot
spots. You may have to put a bit of food on the kitten's nose or in
its mouth to get it going, using your finger or a plastic spoon.
Within the week, add a good-quality kitten chow (I prefer Iams),
softened in warm water, while phasing out the formula, both by nurser
or in the solid food (moisten with water, as necessary). By the time
the kitten is six weeks old, it should be scarfing down straight
kitten chow and drinking water on its own. Wean gently and gradually
though; you don't want a thumb-sucker on your hands.
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