Last Wednesday I unexpectedly aquired two kittens. The older one (about a year old) belonged to a neighbour who got a dog earlier this year and stopped letting the cat inside the house.

I felt awful for the cat as she was getting more and more skinny so I would leave food out for her and she would chill outside my front door.

At the weekend we realised we hadnt seen her in a while and on Wednesday we found her in the bin closet with a single surviving newborn. I took them into my house and my neighbour agreed that I could keep them. I flead her as both mum and baby had visible fleas and kept them warm and fed.

Both seemed fine until Thursday, when baby started crying most of the time, and statted looking less pudgy.

I had a phone consultation with a vet nurse and she said mum may have low milk and to feed kitten with formula which I am doing but its extremely expensive (£8 for a small tub). She also recommended a special food called Carny to feed mum as it may kickstart her milk.

Does anyone know of any charities or organisations in London who might be able to donate me some formula and the Carny food?

Thanks in advance

by Suitable_Worry_7003

17 comments

  1. I can’t help in terms of your question but of you have no luck with the formula I’m sure I was told goats milk is an OK substitute.

  2. can you make a way to donate to you available? about how many tubs a day does baby need?

  3. Might be worth asking Blue Cross Hospital, not sure if they can but one of the few places I know in London

  5. Bought some of the items on your list! I hope he makes it. I also had to deal with a single surviving kitten, so feel free to DM if you need any tips.

  7. Hey, I recently rescued a pregnant kitty as well. I was unemployed but still wanted to foster it until I found a responsible charity that could help me. A friend of mine suggested LICK (London Inner City Kitties), reach out to them via website and someone will get in touch with you within 24hrs. If not, let me know.. We can get in touch and can share a volunteers details with you.

  8. Hiya, we have a nursing mother at the moment! I’ll DM you

  10. You could ask the kind folks at r/RandomActsOfPetFood if you can’t find it elsewhere.

  13. Sent 2 items as well, should arrive tomorrow. Best of luck!

  15. I’ve ordered you some tins it says they will come on Thursday.

    I’m sure you know this, but keep the hot water bottle really well wrapped!

  16. Sent an item your way, OP. You’re a gem! Lots of love to you and the littles. xox

  17. Oh I so wish I could take them from you! I was hoping to get some kittens after Christmas! Thank you for trying to save them! 🙂

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