Bottle-fed kittens not gaining weight? Should I change formula?

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Kitties were breastfeeding until they were 10 days old. Mom can no longer breastfeed. When I took over feeding about 48 hours ago, their weight stayed stagnant. They are 12 days old and between 7.7-8.3 oz, and there are 5 of them. I am trying to get the hang of bottle-feeding and they just recently started getting the hang of latching onto miracle nipple. They dribble out formula when I slowly drop it in their mouths. Should I change the kmr brand I am using? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 0.5 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Since they are only just getting the idea of how to nurse from the nipple that may be what has caused their weight to stall. You can try another brand but you may consider buying a different feeding system, try just a slip tip syringe, or using a bottle instead. Most kittens figure out the Miracle Nipple pretty easily. Make sure the syringes you're using work easily, that the plunger is not getting stuck and making it harder for them to suckle. If they are harder to move, you can pull out the plunger and wipe the rubber stopper part with and drop of mineral oil to make it slide easier. Also, call your vet and ask if they have anyone good at bottle feeding kittens that can show you what they do and give you some tips.

Bottle-fed kittens not gaining weight? Should I change formula?

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