What to feed newborn orphaned kittens when their mother is gone?

Unfortunately the babies are still young so if mom will not feed them then they will depend on you. The best food is KMR (kitten milk replacer). You should be able to find it online. You can also purchase a nurser bottle. If mom is also not keeping them clean or stimulating urination/defecation this is important as well. I have attached an extensive link that gives a lot of helpful information about raising orphan kittens. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petcoach! www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens

You can get kitten formula and bottles or feeding nipples and syringes at WalMart or any pet store or feed store. Get some canned kitten food and dry food too. Depending on how old she is she may be ready to try solid food, but cow's milk is not the right kind for kittens and will cause diarrhea. Try some formula first, then if she seems interested in something more substantial, mix some formula with the wet kitten food and mash it into a gruel and let her lap it. She'll get messy, just keep her clean with a damp washcloth and warm water and make sure she stays warm. Offer her water in a saucer or very shallow dish or lid so she can reach it but not fall in. If you have trouble getting her to eat or feel overwhelmed by trying to feed her, please contact a local shelter or veterinary clinic and ask if anyone can give you some tips or if they know someone with experience raising kittens that can take her. YouTube has very helpful videos concerning orphaned kitten care.

I recommend using a bottle with a small nipple - you can find kits for newborns at most pet supply stores. A commercial milk replacer like KMR is best, and you should feed the kitten every 2-3 hours. The kitten should be taking about 25 ml of milk per day and you should offer the bottle with the kitten laying on its stomach, not held on its back like a baby. You will also need to stimulate the kitten to urinate and defecate after eating by rubbing a warm washcloth on the genital and anal openings - neonatal kittens cannot urinate or defecate on their own. If the kitten is not interested in the bottle you may need to tube feed and should see your veterinarian for a demonstration.

How lovely of you to look after this kitten! Newborns kittens are extremely fragile and require round the clock care. First thing you need to do is get a kitten formula. I'm not sure if you can get KMR brand in India, but I would recommend that if you can find it, it's an excellent formula. Newborn kittens cannot last long without food, so find some kitten formula immediately. It's also very important to keep it warm at all times. I will put a link below on how to raise an orphan kitten. http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your cat :( For the kittens, mom would have been weaning them by this point. Offer a bowl of warmed kitten formula, a bowl of warmed wet kitten food and a bowl of warmed formula soaked kitten kibble. Smear the contents of the bowls along the mouths/lips of the kittens so that they get the taste in their mouths. This will generally stimulate them to start eating. Royal Canin makes a great kitten food called Baby Cat for kittens under 6weeks old. This is what I fed my little rescues. Best of luck!

An orphaned kitten needs formula that is specific to his needs and evaporated milk is not nutritionally balanced for him. Commercial kitten formula is available at any pet store or places like Wal-Mart or you can make your own at home with some ingredients you may already have on hand. Formula #1 • 8 oz. Homogenized whole milk • 2 egg yolks • 1 teaspoon salad oil • 1 drop liquid pediatric vitamins (optional) Formula #2 • 1 part boiled water to 5 parts evaporated milk • 1/2 teaspoon bone meal per 16 oz fluid Formula #3 (do not use if diarrhea is present) • 1 can Evaporated Milk • 1 egg yolk • 2 tablespoons Karo syrup Formula #4 • You ca12oz of water • 1 envelope Knox Gelatin • 1 12oz can of whole evaporated milk (not skim) • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, not nonfat Formula #5 • 1 cup of whole milk • 1 large egg • 2 teaspoons of powdered protein • 1 teaspoon of nutritional yeast • 110 mg of powdered calcium • 1-day dose of vitamins formulated for adult cats Formula #6 • 8 ounces water (boiled then cooled) • 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin • 8 ounces whole evaporated milk (not skim) • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (not low fat) • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (not low fat) • 1 large or 2 small eggs yolks (raw) • 1 teaspoon clear Karo syrup • *1-3 drops liquid pet vitamins • *1 capsule acidophilus • *1 drop Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) *Optional, though very beneficial. Formula #7 • 3 oz. Condensed milk • 3 oz. Water • 4 oz. Plain yogurt (NOT low-fat) • 3 large or 4 small egg yolks Formula #8 • 4 oz. Evaporated milk • 4 oz. Water • 2 egg yolks • 1 teaspoon corn syrup (or substitute pancake syrup) • 1 capsule cod liver oil

I am sorry to hear about your situation. This article on orphaned kitten care will provide you with details on how much/when to feed and other questions you may have about orphan kittens: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/