Tony, there is a good dry product out there for weanlings. Royal Canin's
baby formula (comes in a pink bag). RC has two kitten chows, one for
small kittens just learning to eat solid food up to a couple of months
old and one for kittens 4-6
months.

We find that first mixing the kitten chow with a/d (gotten from your vet)
or chicken babyfood (hold the onions) is a good introduction to a kitten
transitioning to solid food.

The gas can be alleviated with a few drops of pure peppermint oil or a
health-food product called "Stomach Ease," which is a combination of mints
and camomile etc. Works wonders with upset tummies. The kitten could
have been quiet because he had severe stomach pain from gas, by the way.

Good luck with the little monster.

Sharon Talbert
Friends of Campus Cats
www.campuscats.org