What is the best food for a cat to gain weigh after nursing kittens?
May 30, 2010 by MrAuthor
Filed under Food & Drink
A mom cat and her kittens adopted my patio a little while ago, and naturally I’ve been trying to leave some food and water out for them as often as possible. The mom cat was very skinny so I have been feeding her extra foods packed with vitamins and fats, like chicken, special dry & canned cat food, turkey, some beef, and she LOVES biscuits and cheese! 
But she never seems to gain any weight. I want to make sure she is eating enough to produce milk for her kittens and remain healthy, but it doesn’t seem to matter what food I give her. Any food recommendations for a nursing stray cat?
Also… If they stay around any longer, I will have to take them to the shelter but I’d rather give them to people who will provide a good home. I live in Dallas. Please inquire if you are interested!
DO NOT Give "milk milk milk" like the above answer states – cats are lactose intollerant. Give the mother small amounts of yoghurt & PROPER kitten milk (or goats milk – as it is lactose free) out for them.
Also, the mother might like some red meat (such as beef) minced & a raw egg in it.
You need to make sure the mother’s diet is high in calcium so the kittens get the calcium through her milk to ensure they don’t have low calcium levels and break their little legs a little while down the track
Also, if the mother is now very skinny & not putting weight on, it may be an idea to worm her with a worming treatment that is suitable for breast-feeding queens….as I live in a different country I don’t know what is available where you are, and cannot help with brand suggestions.