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Orphan kitten feeding is driven by energy per kilogram of body weight, which rises from about 190 kcal/kg in the first week to 250 by weaning, while feed frequency falls as stomach capacity grows. Dividing daily energy by the replacer's density gives the volume, then splitting it across the feeds gives the amount per bottle.
Daily energy
kcal = kcal per kg for the age band x weight kg
Volume per feed
ml = daily kcal / kcal per ml / feeds per day
Hand-rearing kittens carries real risk of aspiration pneumonia, hypothermia and dehydration. Weigh daily and involve a veterinarian early - a kitten that is not gaining weight needs urgent assessment.
No. Cow's milk has too little protein and fat and too much lactose for kittens, and causes diarrhoea and failure to thrive. Use a proper kitten milk replacer.
Gruel can be offered from around four weeks alongside bottle feeds, with most kittens fully weaned by seven to eight weeks.