Yo! Vitamins for nursing (cat) mothers?

[Habibi]

I can always call my vet in the morning, but figured some cat-loving DU'er would have an opinion to share. I'm fostering a litter of 4 kittens and a *very* skinny little mom,(I will post pics at some point, I promise!) and would like to give her some additional nutrients. The Humane Society says feed her Kitten Chow, which I'm doing, but I've also given her a bit of Half-and-Half and some 9-lives canned beef, and she's gobbled those up as though she were starving. She is really thin, and doesn't seem to have much energy beyond getting stuff into and out of her body and being available to feed the kids.

Is there a supplement that you've used that you would recommend? She's a pretty little thing, and I'd like to make her stronger.

Micky

[SickOfSpin]

1. KMR Liquid

It's made by PetAg, I believe. You can get it at Petsmart, etc. I'm not sure if grocery stores carry it - they might. There may also be other brands, too. Basically it's mother's milk substitute, mainly used to bottlefeed abandoned kittens or supplement nursing kittens. It's also recommended for supplementing the lactating mom's diet. That should hopefully do the trick for you. Good luck with the little ones!

[Habibi]

2. Cool beans!

Thanks for the info--I'll check it out!

Micky