Colostrum Powder

How much Colostrum should be given to a kitten?

I've been taking care of an orphaned kitten, who is know 5 days old. I got the Colostrum powder hoping it would help improve it's immune system. Does anyone know the measurements for how much powder should be given and how frequently? I've taken it to the vet and he told me nothing other than the kitten was a little dehydyrated. He offered NO advice or even mentioned that Pedialyte and colostrum could be used. Which I found out from a friend. Colostrum Info: Symbiotics: Colostrum Plus Powder 960mg per serving (proprietary blend with bovine colostrum and phospholipids) 2/3 Teaspoon for an adult human Half that for Children This is just a general powder not specificly marked for kittens. But I am under the impression that it doesn't matter what type of Colostrum it is.

Public Comments

1. It would help to know what kind of powder you are talking about. Is it transfer factor? Once or twice a day and 1/3 of a childs dosage should be alright. But ask your vet!
2. You really need to take the kitten to the vet and have it checked out. The vet will tell you everything you need to know.
3. I'm sorry to say that unless it's for kittens, then you shouldn't give it. Antibiodies are unique to the species and although some can be substituted, such as lamb for cow because they can get the same diseases. Kitten colostrum contains antibodies to protect against cat diseases, human colostrum protects against human diseases so it would be inefffective.
4. Colostrum is what comes out befor the real milk comes in, Its great because itgives any infant antibodies that protecs it untill it develops its own. I wouldnt give it to much ,a baby only gets it the first day. I do know they have a canned milk for orphan kittens,Its great,cat nips.