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My new kitten won't drink formula. What milk replacer is best?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | 800 lbs

i bought persian kitten 1 day back, my kitten is not drinking company milk powder it is liking buffalo milk but according to some surveys buffalo milk is not good for health. if we give royal canin milk powder does kitten will cinsume ?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2019

You did not mention how old Lulu was. If she is between 6 weeks old or older, she is weaned and does not need any milk. I don't recommend to give cats milk if they are consuming a normal commercial balanced cat food. If Lulu is younger than 6 weeks, this Royal Canin milk is meant to be a supplement to kitten food and is meant for kittens 4-12 weeks of age. If she is younger than 4 weeks, she needs a different type of formula like KMR which is a milk replacer and not a supplement. This link may provide some helpful information about kitten ages and feeding: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/care-feeding-of-queens-kittens/ If this does not answer your question, please post again.

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