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    get some fresh liver from the butchers and meat section, either dice it up really small or chuck it through the blender, this is really rich in iron and should inject lots of iron into the little ones.

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    Hi there. Your vet was right in that worms and fleas are common causes of anemia in kittens and can be fatal. Use a really good quality kitten food such as science diet for both the kittens and the mum if she is still lactating. Generally there isn't a need for kittens to be given milk. I am not sure if that brand has iron in it but check it. If it is low in iron she may be filling up on that instead of the good food. At 8 weeks they are normally able to eat dry food without it being mushed for them. In light of previous history I think you should get her re-checked so the vet can look closer. She may not be absorbing the iron in her food.