KittenGro

KittenGro Kitten Milk Replacer

Guidelines for Growth

Note: Kittens should be weighed daily to guarantee that they are consuming enough KittenGro.

If kittens are not gaining enough weight consult your veterinarian.

Managing the Growth
Normal kittens will double their birth weight by the end of the first week. Therefore, it is very important to weigh the kitten at birth, at 12 hours and every 24 hours during the first 14 days.

A kitten that loses more than 10% of its birth weight is at risk and should receive
supplemental feedings.

Technical Information

100% Natural Dairy Food Supplement

Guaranteed Analysis

Pack size: 1 kilo & 5 kilos

Colostrum

If at all possible newborn kittens should receive colostrum (first mother’s milk) in the first 24 hours. This will provide antibodies necessary to provide protection against future infections.

Grober Mixing Chart for making KittenGro solution

General recommendations

• Wash hands before handling and feeding kitten
• · Typically feed 3-4% of body weight per feeding with 8-10 feedings per day for first 3 weeks, (e.g. 25% of body weight over 24 hour period at birth). Average kitten birth-weight is 120grams.
• Feeding Guidelines: Increase amounts gradually over week. Adjust amount with size of kitten.

* in addition to kitten food weaning formula.

• Frequent feeding of small amounts decreases chances of digestive upsets.
• Monitor weight regularly to guarantee that they are consuming enough KittenGro.
• If kittens are not gaining enough weight consult your veterinarian.
• If kittens are crying excessively, they may not be getting enough to eat or they may be too cold.
• Boil fresh water before reconstituting KittenGro. Allow cooling time.
• Reconstituted KittenGro may be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
• If warmed in microwave only use medium setting and mix thoroughly and regularly. Check temperature before feeding.
• Reconstituted KittenGro should be fed at 38-39°C (body temperature). Use a thermometer.
• Discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
• Clean ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (80oC) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a 10% bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a ‘clean’ towel.
• Kittens need assistance to help urinate and defecate for at least the first 2 weeks of life after each feeding. You need to assist by using a warm moist cotton ball and massaging the kitten’s abdomen and anal area until they urinate and or defecate. You must be persistent, this is very important to the kittens well being.
• Consult your veterinarian for any signs of disease, fever, parasites, …
• Fresh, clean water should be available at all times, starting at 3 weeks of age.

Housing and Weaning

• Kittens must be housed in a clean, warm, draft-free area.
• Air temperature should be 29-32°C (85-90°F) for the first week and 27°C (80°F) for the next 3-4 weeks. Use a thermometer.
• At 3 weeks, teach kitten to drink from a saucer.
• The weaning process can begin at 4 weeks of age by introducing moistened solid food

NOTE: Store this product in a cool dry location, protected from the sun. To maintain freshness, keep partially used bag closed tightly after opening and store in a clean, closed, plastic container.CAUTION: Directions for use must be carefully followed.

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Liability Disclaimer: Because individual results may vary due to management, environment, genetic, health and sanitation differences, Grober Inc. and its distributors do not warrant or guarantee individual results.