Milk Replacer Plus Powder for Kittens
Kitten Milk Replacement Powder for Kittens Newborn to Six Weeks Old - Easy to Digest
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Product Information
- Kitten formula for bottle-feeding newborn to 6 weeks old kittens
- Contains taurine to support heart and eye health
- Highly digestible formula
- Supports optimal growth and development
- A good source of prebiotics and probiotics
- Easy-to-mix powdered formula
- Milk Replacer Plus is fortified for pregnant, nursing, and senior cats
Feeding & Mixing
Mixing Directions: Mix one tablespoon powder with two tablespoons warm water to make approximately 2 1/3 tablespoons (7 teaspoons/35mL) of liquid. This amount will feed a 4 oz. (115g) kitten for approximately 1 day.
Directions for Feeding: If possible, all kittens should receive colostrum by nursing on their mother for the first several days. Weighing kittens at the beginning and every 3 days will help to determine the amount that should be fed. Bottle fed kittens should be fed 1 teaspoon (5mL) per 4 ounces (115g) of body weight every 3-4 hours. Do not feed liquid below room temperature. Feeding amounts and frequency vary according to individual needs. Smaller and weaker kittens may need increased feeding frequency. As kittens become older the feeding frequency may be decreased and the amount per feeding increased. At 4 to 6 weeks, you may begin offering reconstituted Milk Replacer Plus in a shallow bowl for the kittens to lap. Do not discontinue bottle feeding until the kittens are eating well on their own.
Weaned Kittens: Feed 1 teaspoon (2g) powder per 5 lbs. (2.2kg) of body weight daily mixed in regular food.
Pregnant and Lactating Females: Feed 2 teaspoons (4g) of powder per 5 lbs. (2.2kg) of body weight daily mixed in regular food. Consult your veterinarian for additional advice.
NOTE: Follow recommended feeding amounts in directions shown above to avoid digestive upset caused by overfeeding.
Milk Replacer Plus contains FOS and a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Storage: Reconstituted liquid must be refrigerated and stored for up to 24 hours. Opened powder can be refrigerated for up to 3 months or frozen for up to 6 months.
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. Not for human consumption.
How to Use
Ingredients
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein, min …………………………… 33.0%
Crude Fat, min …………………………………. 18.0%
Crude Fiber, max ……………………………….. 0.5%
Moisture, max …………………………………… 5.0%
Total Microorganisms, min ……………….. 130,000 CFU** per gram*
(Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilactici).
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient in the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
**Colony Forming Units
Ingredients: Dried skimmed milk, vegetable oil (preserved with tocopherols), soy protein isolate, casein, animal fat (preserved with BHA and BHT), maltodextrins, dicalcium phosphate, dried whey protein concentrate, dried whey, dried whey solubles, L-arginine, potassium chloride, dextrose, silicon dioxide, choline chloride, mono & diglycerides of edible fats or oils, magnesium sulfate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, taurine, tricalcium phosphate, iron amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, copper proteinate, fructooligosaccharides, vitamin A supplement (maltodextrins, gum arabic, vitamin A acetate, sucrose, vegetable oil, tocopherols and sodium ascorbate (preservatives), silicon dioxide), vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin D3, modified food starch, sucrose, maltodextrins, silicon dioxide), niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement (vitamin E, silicon dioxide), natural and artificial flavor, biotin, manganese sulfate, calcium pantothenate, dried cream, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, calcium iodate, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation product, dried L. acidophilus fermentation product, dried L. casei fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried L. plantarum fermentation product, dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement.
Calorie Content (ME, calculated): The calorie content of the powder is 3997 kcal/kg or 31 kcal/tbsp. The calorie content is 13 kcal/tbsp when reconstituted 1:2.
FAQs
We recommend using a shaker bottle if possible, however, a bowl and a whisk may also be used. The most important point to remember is that the powder needs to be completely dissolved in the water with no clumps in the finished liquid.
After opening the milk replacer powder, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 months. After 2 months, it can be kept an additional month if refrigerated. After that time, it is recommended that you no longer use the powder. Never use the powder beyond the “Best by date” stamped on the container.
When you read the Guaranteed Analysis on a can of liquid milk replacer and a can of powder milk replacer you are reading values for the product in that container. The guarantees for powdered milk replacers are much higher because the numbers listed are the nutrient values prior to the water being added. If you look at the values for moisture on the labels, you’ll notice that the moisture level on the can of ready-to-serve liquid is much higher than on the can of powder. Once you reconstitute the powder with water, the fat and protein levels should be similar to those shown on the label of the ready-to-use liquid.
We recommend that a newborn puppy or kitten be fed 2 tablespoons of ready to feed liquid or 2 tablespoons of reconstituted (water added to the powder to make a liquid) powder milk replacer for every 4 ounces of body weight over a 24-hour period. For example, if your puppy weighs 8 ounces it needs to be fed 4 tablespoons of formula over a 24 hour period.
Each of our PetAg formulas are formulated for the nutritional needs of the species, so they are not interchangeable.
No. If possible, puppies/ kittens should receive colostrum by nursing from their mother for a minimum of 2 days. Many milk replacers with added colostrum are derived from cow’s milk. Colostrum is species specific so the benefits to a puppy or kitten, if any, are difficult to determine.
No. We are required by regulations to show certain nutrient values on the label so that the consumer can see what the values for typical nutrients – crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture, energy (calories) – are in our products. We are also required to list the ingredients of the product on the label. The ingredients will show the consumer what additional vitamins and minerals are added to the product, but not the amounts in the finished product. The amount of individual nutrients that are in a product (other than those listed on the label) are what we call “proprietary”. In other words, not available to the consumer, even when requested.
No. Both liquid and powder milk replacers are perishable products that should not be fed after the expiration date.
The PetAg product known as Bene-Bac contains the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and five probiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria, in the gut. FOS are a type of oligosaccharide composed of short chains of fructose (a type of sugar) molecules, and they serve as a substrate for beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly bifidobacteria and lactobacilli (contained in Bene-Bac, classified as probiotics). By promoting the growth of these beneficial bacteria, FOS contribute to gut health and may confer various health benefits, such as improved digestion and immune function. Therefore, they are commonly classified as prebiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast. These microorganisms are similar to the beneficial bacteria that naturally reside in the gut and play important roles in maintaining gut health and overall well-being. When consumed, probiotics can help restore or maintain a healthy balance of gut microbiota, aid in digestion, support immune function, and potentially offer other health benefits.
There is no precut opening so that the caregiver can make the opening the appropriate size for the age and species of the animal in their care.
Learning Center
Mixing Directions: Mix one tablespoon powder with two tablespoons warm water to make approximately 2 1/3 tablespoons (7 teaspoons/35mL) of liquid. This amount will feed a 4 oz. (115g) kitten for approximately 1 day.
Directions for Feeding: If possible, all kittens should receive colostrum by nursing on their mother for the first several days. Weighing kittens at the beginning and every 3 days will help to determine the amount that should be fed. Bottle fed kittens should be fed 1 teaspoon (5mL) per 4 ounces (115g) of body weight every 3-4 hours. Do not feed liquid below room temperature. Feeding amounts and frequency vary according to individual needs. Smaller and weaker kittens may need increased feeding frequency. As kittens become older the feeding frequency may be decreased and the amount per feeding increased. At 4 to 6 weeks, you may begin offering reconstituted Milk Replacer Plus in a shallow bowl for the kittens to lap. Do not discontinue bottle feeding until the kittens are eating well on their own.
Weaned Kittens: Feed 1 teaspoon (2g) powder per 5 lbs. (2.2kg) of body weight daily mixed in regular food.
Pregnant and Lactating Females: Feed 2 teaspoons (4g) of powder per 5 lbs. (2.2kg) of body weight daily mixed in regular food. Consult your veterinarian for additional advice.
NOTE: Follow recommended feeding amounts in directions shown above to avoid digestive upset caused by overfeeding.
Milk Replacer Plus contains FOS and a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Storage: Reconstituted liquid must be refrigerated and stored for up to 24 hours. Opened powder can be refrigerated for up to 3 months or frozen for up to 6 months.
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding. Not for human consumption.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein, min …………………………… 33.0%
Crude Fat, min …………………………………. 18.0%
Crude Fiber, max ……………………………….. 0.5%
Moisture, max …………………………………… 5.0%
Total Microorganisms, min ……………….. 130,000 CFU** per gram*
(Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilactici).
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient in the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
**Colony Forming Units
Ingredients: Dried skimmed milk, vegetable oil (preserved with tocopherols), soy protein isolate, casein, animal fat (preserved with BHA and BHT), maltodextrins, dicalcium phosphate, dried whey protein concentrate, dried whey, dried whey solubles, L-arginine, potassium chloride, dextrose, silicon dioxide, choline chloride, mono & diglycerides of edible fats or oils, magnesium sulfate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, taurine, tricalcium phosphate, iron amino acid chelate, zinc sulfate, copper proteinate, fructooligosaccharides, vitamin A supplement (maltodextrins, gum arabic, vitamin A acetate, sucrose, vegetable oil, tocopherols and sodium ascorbate (preservatives), silicon dioxide), vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin D3, modified food starch, sucrose, maltodextrins, silicon dioxide), niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement (vitamin E, silicon dioxide), natural and artificial flavor, biotin, manganese sulfate, calcium pantothenate, dried cream, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, calcium iodate, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus fermentum fermentation product, dried L. acidophilus fermentation product, dried L. casei fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried L. plantarum fermentation product, dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement.
Calorie Content (ME, calculated): The calorie content of the powder is 3997 kcal/kg or 31 kcal/tbsp. The calorie content is 13 kcal/tbsp when reconstituted 1:2.
We recommend using a shaker bottle if possible, however, a bowl and a whisk may also be used. The most important point to remember is that the powder needs to be completely dissolved in the water with no clumps in the finished liquid.
After opening the milk replacer powder, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 months. After 2 months, it can be kept an additional month if refrigerated. After that time, it is recommended that you no longer use the powder. Never use the powder beyond the “Best by date” stamped on the container.
When you read the Guaranteed Analysis on a can of liquid milk replacer and a can of powder milk replacer you are reading values for the product in that container. The guarantees for powdered milk replacers are much higher because the numbers listed are the nutrient values prior to the water being added. If you look at the values for moisture on the labels, you’ll notice that the moisture level on the can of ready-to-serve liquid is much higher than on the can of powder. Once you reconstitute the powder with water, the fat and protein levels should be similar to those shown on the label of the ready-to-use liquid.
We recommend that a newborn puppy or kitten be fed 2 tablespoons of ready to feed liquid or 2 tablespoons of reconstituted (water added to the powder to make a liquid) powder milk replacer for every 4 ounces of body weight over a 24-hour period. For example, if your puppy weighs 8 ounces it needs to be fed 4 tablespoons of formula over a 24 hour period.
Each of our PetAg formulas are formulated for the nutritional needs of the species, so they are not interchangeable.
No. If possible, puppies/ kittens should receive colostrum by nursing from their mother for a minimum of 2 days. Many milk replacers with added colostrum are derived from cow’s milk. Colostrum is species specific so the benefits to a puppy or kitten, if any, are difficult to determine.
No. We are required by regulations to show certain nutrient values on the label so that the consumer can see what the values for typical nutrients – crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture, energy (calories) – are in our products. We are also required to list the ingredients of the product on the label. The ingredients will show the consumer what additional vitamins and minerals are added to the product, but not the amounts in the finished product. The amount of individual nutrients that are in a product (other than those listed on the label) are what we call “proprietary”. In other words, not available to the consumer, even when requested.
No. Both liquid and powder milk replacers are perishable products that should not be fed after the expiration date.
The PetAg product known as Bene-Bac contains the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and five probiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria, in the gut. FOS are a type of oligosaccharide composed of short chains of fructose (a type of sugar) molecules, and they serve as a substrate for beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly bifidobacteria and lactobacilli (contained in Bene-Bac, classified as probiotics). By promoting the growth of these beneficial bacteria, FOS contribute to gut health and may confer various health benefits, such as improved digestion and immune function. Therefore, they are commonly classified as prebiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast. These microorganisms are similar to the beneficial bacteria that naturally reside in the gut and play important roles in maintaining gut health and overall well-being. When consumed, probiotics can help restore or maintain a healthy balance of gut microbiota, aid in digestion, support immune function, and potentially offer other health benefits.
There is no precut opening so that the caregiver can make the opening the appropriate size for the age and species of the animal in their care.
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