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My runt kitten needs to grow. Is egg yolk safe to add to KMR?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month old | 1lb

Can't afford a vet, but wondering if I supplemented My runt, Buckwheats kmr with an egg yolk could that help her grow faster from the extra proteins. I refuse to allow failure to thrive.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2017

No, I wouldn't give Buckwheat egg yolk. She isn't used to solid food, and adding that egg yolk (especially raw ones) can lead to vomiting and diarrhea, which will cause her to be dehydrated and lose more weight. I can give you some resources which may help you afford a vet. You an see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/

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    Answered By Debi Matlack

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    Keep here supported with plenty of food and warmth. I don't recommend adding anything to the formula as that can upset the nutritional balance, but at her age you can start offering canned kitten food mixed with the KMR. She will get messy, but transitioning her to more substantial food may help her hang in there. Feed the best kitten food you can afford to and work on getting her in to see the vet. Ask if they take Care Credit and apply online. This is a credit card specifically for medical, dental, and veterinary expenses. Call a local animal shelter or college of veterinary medicine in your area and ask if they have a low- or no-cost veterinary care program. GiveForward and Youcaring.com are crowd funding websites that help you raise money to help take care of your pets Harley’s Hope Foundation is an organization that ensures low income pet parents and their companion or service animals remain together when issues arise. Banfield Pet Hospital has its own programs for owners that can’t afford their pet’s care. The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information. Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. Some groups help with specific disease, such as Canine Cancer Awareness, The Magic Bullet Fund, Helping Harley Fund, and Muffin Diabetes Fund. The Pet Fund and Redrover.org are great sources for help to care for your pet. The Humane Society website has many links to other organizations that help with veterinary expenses.

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