When to use First Life Kitten Colostrum
- As a routine first feed for kittens up to 36 hours of life
- The queen in poor condition
- Large litters increase the competition for colostrum
- Poor mothering can prevent suckling
- The kitten is weak and unable to suckle
- Kittens are bottle fed from birth
Feeding guide
For newborn kittens: Use either as full replacer or dietary supplementation. Mix 50g of First Life Kitten Colostrum with 100cc of warm water and feed 2cc of mixture per 50g bodyweight every 2 hours approximately. Continue feeding regime for a minimum of 3 days until kitten is strong, active and healthy. After day 3 increase gradually according to kittens response. On the above calculation, the jar will make 100 feeds approximatley. Kittens will benefit significantly with prolonged feeding of First Life Kitten Colostrum.
Please note: In all cases the energy and will to feed is imperative. Cat Breeder Nutri-Drops will address this need immediately.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
Most orders are despatched the same day and standard delivery is 3 to 5 working days from despatch. FAST Expedited options are available at extra cost - these usually arrive in 24-48hrs from dispatch but delays are possible during busy periods.
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We no longer send goods outside of the UK.
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Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a legally valid signed and dated prescription.
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Refrigerated Items
- Refrigerated lines Packaging Cost: Despatched with Woolcool Refrigerated Packaging for £7.50.
- Receipt Required: Someone must be available to receive the delivery. Woolcool packaging is designed for temperature-controlled goods, so parcels cannot be left unattended.
- Immediate Refrigeration: Upon receipt, refrigerate the contents immediately to ensure your food or medicine remains at the correct temperature.
- Failed Delivery Attempts: We are not responsible for the cost of replacements if a delivery attempt fails due to the absence of someone to receive it.
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*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.