Bio PetActive Bio Kitten Milk Replacer, 200g

About Bio Kitten Milk Replacer

Bio Kitten Milk Replacer from Bio PetActive is a formula milk powder for kittens that cannot nurse from their mother. It supplies protein, oils, vitamins and minerals, with added taurine, and has reduced lactose to be gentler on a kitten's stomach.

Kittens may need milk replacer when they are orphaned, rejected, in a large litter or when the mother has too little milk. Cow's milk is not a substitute, as it can cause diarrhoea in kittens.

Young kittens need frequent feeds day and night, warmth and help to pass urine and stools. A vet check early on helps catch problems such as dehydration or low body temperature.

Key Ingredients

What Bio PetActive states the formula contains. Full analysis is printed on the pack.

Features and Benefits

• Made for kittens. Formulated as a substitute for the mother cat's milk.
• Added taurine. Cats must get taurine from food. It supports eyes and heart.
• Reduced lactose. Easier to digest than ordinary milk.
• Powder format. Mix fresh for each feed, so nothing goes to waste.

How It Works

• Balanced nutrition. Supplies the protein, fat, vitamins and minerals a growing kitten needs in a form close to the mother's milk.

How to Use

• Feeding schedule. 0 to 2 weeks: 1 teaspoon every 2 hours, day and night. 2 to 3 weeks: 1.5 to 2 teaspoons every 2 hours from 6am to midnight. 3 to 4 weeks: 3 teaspoons every 3 hours. From 4 weeks: increase as needed with 4 to 6 meals a day while weaning onto solid food.
• Mixing. Prepare fresh for each feed using the powder-to-water ratio on the pack, and test the temperature on your wrist. It should feel just warm.
• How to feed. Feed with the kitten lying on its belly and the bottle at about 45 degrees. Never feed a kitten on its back. Burp it gently afterwards.
• Toileting. Before or after each feed, gently rub the lower belly and bottom with a warm, damp cloth to help the kitten pee and poo.
• Track weight. Weigh the kitten daily. Steady weight gain is the best sign that feeding is going well.
• Storage. Close the pack tightly after use and keep it in a cool, dry place. Throw away any mixed milk left after a feed.

Safety and Precautions

• Do not feed cow's milk to kittens. It can cause diarrhoea.
• A kitten that is cold, weak, not gaining weight or has diarrhoea needs a vet quickly.
• Do not force milk into a kitten's mouth, as it can be breathed into the lungs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I feed a newborn kitten?

Every 2 hours, day and night, in the first two weeks, then every 2 to 3 hours as the kitten grows.

Can I give my kitten cow's milk?

No. Cow's milk can cause diarrhoea in kittens. Use a kitten milk replacer.

When can kittens start solid food?

From about 4 weeks, kittens can start weaning onto soft kitten food while milk feeds are slowly reduced.

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Animeal shares this information to help you make informed choices. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet's condition does not improve or gets worse, please visit your vet.