Weaning kittens will not be an easy task, yet must be done if you have young kittens in your own home. Weaning is the process of getting a kitten used to solid foods as opposed to a mother's milk (or milk replacement). This has to be done slowly as well as with time or else it will not work well.
The weaning process starts when your kitten is around a month old. Ensure that the kitties eyes have opened up and it seems to be capable of seeing. In the event the kitten's eyes remain closed, or it is still blind (the kitty might stay blind once the eyes are open for a while), after that wait a few weeks until his eyes are open to start weaning. Additionally ensure that they are walking as well as firm on their feet. These are simply signs of developmental phases which are essential to undergo prior to weaning.
The weaning process should last about four weeks. For those who have the cat's mom about, then allow her to be involved in the weaning. She will be able to determine if the kitten is ready and will assist the kitten to get accustomed to solid foods.
Firstly, you will want to present the kitty to a food bowl. Put some kitten formula in the container and bring the kitten near it. Let her smell it and she will most likely start to lap at it. Let her eat till she is full.
Now, you will want to begin introducing solid foods (make sure it really is kitty food!) into it. Place a small amount of solid food into the bowl and mix in lots of kitten formula. Continue doing this daily utilizing less formula and more solid food every time. In this time it is okay if the kitten is still drinking their mother's milk along with the foods. After nearly four weeks, the kitty should be totally weaned.
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