Tube Feeding

Measure the tube from the nose of the kitten, curved around the head, down the body to the stomach area, which is approximately at the umbilical cord. Use a piece of tape to mark the proper length. Before you insert the tube into the kitten, make sure there is no air or milk in it, as the kitten can choke if milk is released before the tube is all the way into the stomach. You can do this by using an empty syringe to force the air through. Gently, hold the kitten upright in your hand, with the head held between your index finger and thumb. Keep the chin pointed downward toward the neck. You never want to extend the head backwards. With your other hand, insert the tube into the mouth on top of the tongue. The kitten will have a gagging reflex, which will allow the back of the throat to open. Gently slide the tube down to the taped portion of the tube. Attach the milk filled syringe to the end of the tube and slowly inject the milk into the kitten. Speak to your veterinarian as to the amount of milk to feed and frequency of feeding.

Kitten Glop

1 can evaporated milk or goats milk Equal amount of unflavored Pedialite 1 envelope of unflavored Knox gelatin 2 Tablespoons of real mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons of real yogurt 1 Tablespoon of Kayo syrup 2 egg yolks Liquid Pet vitamins 1 capsule of Acidophilus 1 3cc syringe Using a medium saucepan, heat the Pedialite and gelatin on a low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Let come to room temperature. Use the syringe to feed the liquid to kittens. Once the Glop sets, it will be the consistency of pudding. It can be 'glopped' on a plate and fed like regular food to the adult cats, if they will eat on their own. Spoon out what you need for the day and freeze the rest of the Glop in ice cube trays. When you need the Glop again, defrost a few cubes. If desired, add a tablespoon of yogurt for the live cultures.