What should I do if the kitten bites the mother cat’s milk?

Feb 21,2024
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Solutions to the kitten biting the mother cat’s milk:

1. Stop feeding the kitten. First of all, the owner should immediately separate the kitten from the mother cat. It takes about one month for the kitten to grow teeth, so it is not a big deal to be separated from the mother cat temporarily.

2. Disinfect the female cat. The owner can use iodophor to disinfect the bitten nipple to prevent bacterial infection and inflammation of the nipple.

3. Supplement nutrition to female cats. When a kitten bites its nipple, it usually means that the mother cat's milk supply is insufficient. Therefore, some nutrients should be added to the mother cat at this time to ensure sufficient milk supply.

4. Bandage the female cat’s nipples. If you want the mother cat to continue feeding the kittens, it is best to bandage the bitten nipples to prevent the kittens from sucking on the bitten nipples.

5. Feed the kitten individually. If the kitten is more than a month old and can be weaned from breast milk, you can use goat milk powder specially designed for pets to feed the kitten, or you can soak the cat food until it is soft and feed it to the kitten.

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