Homemade kitten Formula?

Question

I have this kitten that the mother weened n left it cuz its old enough but it still wants mothers milk. I have 5 cats and it pesters the 3 females i have for milk. i tried giving it store bought cow milk cold & warm but it doesnt like it. Is there anyway i could try faking a mama cats milk but not buy the expensive kitten formula?

Answer 1

There are several different formulas for made up milk.  Cows milk simply won't do, as it doesn't have enough fats and other things the kitten needs.

Here is another formula, a bit simpler than another poster put up:  

3 oz condensed milk

3 oz water

4 oz plain yogurt (not low fat)

3 large or 4 small egg yolks - no whites

Whether using a commercial or homemade formula, only make enough formula for one day of feeding and keep it in the refrigerator. Wash and dry the bottles and nipples or feeding tube thoroughly between feedings. Warm the kitten milk replacer in a pan of water until 98-100ºF before feeding. Mix well before using to decrease the risk of any hot areas of formula.

If the kitten really has been weaned, it is just being either greedy or lazy.  You will have to work it out.

Answer 2

i got this from a fellow Y!A and kitties do like it.

you still need to get a kitten bottle though

INGREDIENTS:

1 lg. can evaporated milk (not Milnot)

2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not diet)

2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real)

1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)

1 pkg. Knox gelatin

1 egg yolk (beaten)

1 cup of liquid unflavored Pedialyte

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise and syrup together well.

Bring 1 cup water to boil and mix in Knox gelatin; set aside.

Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and water to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well.

Pour into a freezer safe bowl or similar type of bowl with a cover and set in refrigerator.

We usually use Ice Cube Trays for our glop pudding. Pudding will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator.

Always warm pudding to room temperature (milk form) before feeding.

It is very rich in calcium, this pudding can be used as a supplement for kittens, sick cats and show cats to put on weight. Several Veterinarians have approved this recipe as being balanced and nutritious.

Answer 3

This link contains four different recipes you can try.

Answer 4

No secret recipes available.  Just make him give up milk if he is old enough.  He probably just likes the extra attention and comfort he got from nursing.