How do I care a 1 month old orphan kittens?

Question

The kittens are not in America (I have four Kittens) There are in Vietnam. Its a communist country so its difficult to take care animals here. Now my family has the formula and everything for the kittens. But how weeks or months until they are able to eat solid food? Here in Vietnam I think we don't have any cat food, just water or fish for the cats. I want to keep them healthy for my next visit for Vietnam. But since its really dangerous, and they can get run over easily. And Vietnam eats dogs and cats, (that's how the mother died) Its pretty difficult here, and I really want to give the kittens some help. Any tips for them? Like I said there are no cat food for the kittens. There only option is Fish. Is that even healthy? Any recipes to have a healthy meal? Uuuurgh I wish I can bring them to America but there still to young going on the plane.

Answer 1

I appreciate you're doing everything you can for these kittens in difficult circumstances and I applaud your efforts. Keep them on the formula until they're at least 6 weeks old but you can keep them on it for longer. One of mine was rejected by her Mum at 3 weeks and she was on only formula for 2 months while she got strong (and did she get strong!!!) and she also had it with normal food for about a year although that was probably overkill. Fish is fine for cats and lots of water but don't give them cows milk, cats can't really digest it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

They can start eating regular food at 4 weeks but their tummies aren't ready yet . if you can get them on the plain do it

Answer 3

http://www.123catfood.com/ has some good recipes, however it is very difficult to make your own cat/kitten food.  There are many nutrients that they absolutely need to grow up and remain healthy and you would have to buy them and mix them in.  It is expensive.  But I understand this is what you have to do.  I am so sorry about your situation- you have a very good heart to take care of these young babies.

Best of luck to you and them.  That website has recipes with stuff you should be able to get :)