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Is powdered milk safe for baby rabbits when kitten milk is out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male

Can we give baby rabbits powder milk the pet shop from which I would buy kitten milk has no more pls can baby rabbits drink powder milk

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2018

It would be helpful to know how old the rabbits are. Can you please post again with more information? Human powdered milk is not a good substitute for kitten milk replacer. I suggest you try to find the kitten milk from either another shop or order it online. Many vets have this on hand in their office so you could always call a local vet and ask to buy some. Feeding the incorrect nutrition can be deadly to baby rabbits. In a pinch you can use goat's milk but get them back on kitten milk as soon as you can. Here is a link about how to care for baby rabbits that may answer more of your questions. ( https://rabbit.org/caring-for-orphans/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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