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[thinkpurple]

I apologize for not searching before asking!

I took in a very pregnant stray last night who gave birth to five kittens. I was wondering if anyone could pass along some links on raw diets and homemade raw food. When I had my ferrets (RIP) they ate Stella & Chewy along with homemade duck soup and some kibble in their bowls at all times.
I don't think it will be a problem getting her to eat as she is STARVING! Even after eating the placentas she ate a whole can of food and another today.
Any and all advice is appreciated.

 

[ritz]

There are a multitude of links here (very top of page) covering everything from transitioning a cat to cooked food. I like this site a lot (in addition of course to TCS) because it was easy for me to understand when I was first considering transitioning Ritz (adult cat at the time).
And a thread.

 

[thinkpurple]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I am on my cell and it doesn't show the pinned posts

 

[di and bob]

I just wanted to thank you for taking that poor little mama in, where would she be without you! Bless you!

 

[thinkpurple]

Di and Bob she knew what she was doing lol. Came up to me all big and looking ready to pop! No way I could leave her outside to give birth. Most of the kids around here are unsupervised and jerks (I called the cops on a few once for throwing around an injured bird! I wanted to throttle the little demons!)
She and babies are safe and warm, and she is a total sweetheart.

 

[roguethecat]

if you can, give her some egg yolks... very nutritious stuff. And see if she would like liver (any kind, cut into pieces). The most nutritious organ.

(Those just as a vitamin booster, mind you, too much of both will cause diarrhea)

 

[thinkpurple]

I will try the egg yolks! Thank you. Chicken liver is fairly easy to get so I may try some of that too

 

[roguethecat]

and while you're shopping (and unable to see the links Ritz sent you), you could get a whole chicken and cut it with kitchen scissors in manageable pieces. Just freeze those you don't need for later. This is a great way for the new mum to get some calcium (from the bones - I love the crunching sound!) and fat for much needed energy.

Then, as she just walked into your life 

, I'd check her for fleas and other unwelcome things (as she's nursing, I wouldn't put anything on her, just use a comb). 

 

[vball91]

Here are the links that Ritz mentioned.
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/264154/raw-feeding-resources
http://www.thecatsite.com/t/264153/home-cooked-cat-food-resources