Newborn Kittens How To Take Care Of Them

The mother might use the box to give birth but she might choose her own place.

Newborn kittens how to take care of them. At about three to four weeks old they can be offered milk replacer from a bowl and then small amounts of moistened kitten food four to six times a. Ask your veterinarian about the proper amounts to feed as the kittens grow. Orphaned neonatal kittens require around the clock care so you ll want to establish a routine of care every 2 4 hours the younger they are the more frequent the intervals between feedings it s normal for the kittens to sleep just make sure they are in a safe and confined space. When kittens are first born they are helpless they cannot see hear keep.

If the mother cat is still in the picture she can provide most of the kittens needs herself. Caring for newborn kittens is hard work. This amount is for kittens that were just born. As a rule of thumb for every ounce of kitten body weight he or she needs 8 ccs of formula.

If you have recently taken in some newborn kittens you will have your work cut out for you. Darling as a newborn. When kittens are first born they are completely helpless their eyes are closed their ears are folded and they can t stand keep themselves warm or eat on their own. You may also wear gloves.

Newborn kittens may nurse about every 1 2 hours. Line the box with layers of newspapers and place the box in a warm dimly lit quiet place such as a closet or a corner where there isn t much activity. Look at the kittens soon after birth look at the kittens. Learn more about newborn kittens in our kitten guide.

They rely on mom for everything. Before feeding the kitten it is recommended that you wear a robe or a sweatshirt. The milk should drop gradually out of the hole. Provide blankets a heat lamp or a heating pad to ensure the kittens stay warm.

Since kittens may not be used to using the litter box start off with two boxes and non clumping litter. Litter litter boxes are step one of how to take care of a kitten. This kitten gown can lower the risks of spreading viruses between the newborn kittens. Like a human baby a newborn kitten will need to be fed frequently approximately every two to three hours.

Keep the boxes in the same spot so as not to confuse your little one. Warm the formula gently and feed about 1 teaspoon 5 ml to each kitten. Newborn kittens will need to be bottle fed about once every two hours. Stack clean towels to line it.

So a kitten weighing 3 ounces will need about 24 ounces of milk replacement every 24 hours. Chilling is one of the most critical dangers to newborn kittens.