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BOTTLES AND TEATS FOR KITTENS
Kitten bottles and teats, also known as nursing bottles and nipples, are essential tools for feeding and caring for orphaned or hand-reared kittens. Here's a description of these items:
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Kitten Bottles:
- Material: Sturdy and non-toxic materials like plastic or rubber are commonly used to make kitten bottles.
- Design: The short neck of these bottles makes them easier to handle and regulate during feeding. Typically, they are available in different sizes to fit varying volumes of milk or formula.
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Teats/Nipples:
- Material: The materials used to create kitten teats or nipples are supple and soft, simulating the sensation of a mother cat's nipple. This facilitates a kitten's comfortable latch-on and nursing.
- Shape: The teats are designed to mimic a cat's nipple, which makes it easy for kittens to suckle on instinct.
- Variety: To meet the various demands of kittens at different stages of development, teats are available in a variety of sizes and forms.
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Feeding Formula:
- Compatibility: Both the bottles and teats are designed to work with specially formulated kitten milk replacers. These formulas aim to provide the essential nutrients needed for a growing kitten. SHOP HERE!
- Temperature: It's important to ensure that the formula is at an appropriate temperature for feeding – usually warmed to approximate body temperature. You can test this by pouring the milk on the inside (sensitive) part of your forearm! You don't want to burn your kitties mouth!
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Cleaning and Sterilization:
- Ease of Cleaning: Kitten bottles and teats should be easy to disassemble and clean thoroughly between feedings.
- Sterilization: Proper sterilization of these items is crucial to prevent the risk of infections. Most are dishwasher safe or can be sterilized using boiling water.
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Guidelines for Use:
- Age-Appropriate: Ensure that you use the appropriate-sized teat for the age and size of the kitten.
- Feeding Schedule: Follow recommended feeding schedules and guidelines to ensure proper nutrition and healthy development. This can be found on your kittens milk products (di-vetelac & wombaroo cat milk ect)
When caring for orphaned or hand-reared kittens, these bottles and teats become vital tools to simulate the natural nursing experience and provide the necessary nourishment for their growth and well-being.
