The kittens should be drinking KMR, just the way you are feeding them. At 4 weeks old, there are ready to be weaned but bottle feeding might still be needed if they are not eating properly yet. Orphaned kittens can be weaned earlier than their naturally raised counterparts.
Some E. coli bacteria are contagious while others are not, depending on the E. coli strain and/or the infection type. Some strains that cause gastrointestinal problems (enteropathogenic E. coli) can be transmitted person-to-person, usually by the oral/fecal route, and even indirectly by contaminated food or water.asual contact (shaking hands, kissing) will not usually transmit E. coli person to person. However, some strains of E. coli, including the diarrhea-causing enteropathogenic strains, can be contagious. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 6/29/2015.
E. coli bacteria can be transmitted through consumption of contaminated water, raw milk, raw or rare ground beef, as well as unpasteurized apple juice or cider, uncooked fruits and vegetables.n the case of beef, E. coli bacteria from the intestine of the cattle can contaminate the meat during slaughter. With steaks this is not a big issue as the bacteria stay on the surface and are killed when the steak is cooked.