Newborn (0-4 weeks)
Summary Kittens’ best chance of survival is being with their mother through their weaning process, and it’s best to leave them in place with their mother whenever possible. So, before…
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Summary Carefully observing the daily changes of weaned kittens from their weight and eating, defecating and urinating habits to energy level is essential. Such changes can be the first indication…
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Summary Bottle kittens are small and somewhat limited in mobility, so there are several choices for housing them that are easily accessible to the caregiver. Learn about different options to…
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Summary Establishing and being familiar with a kitten’s baseline condition allows you to promptly provide necessary care and note changes over time. A caregiver needs to examine kittens even if…
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Summary Learn how to determine a kitten’s age, including the condition and/or presence of an umbilical cord and teeth, the degree of openness of eyes and ears, and mobility and…
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Summary Caring for bottle kittens can be challenging, especially for novice caregivers. Being vigilant and familiar with the common problems you may encounter with these kittens will help you address…
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Summary Caring for bottle kittens is more involved than caring for older kittens who can eat and eliminate on their own and regulate their body temperature. The caregiver must perform…
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Summary Before bringing kittens home, it’s smart to have basic supplies for their care on hand. Check out our suggestions for basic supplies for kittens of any age and why…
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Summary In addition to the basic kitten care supplies outlined in the Basic Supplies Needed When Caring for Kittens article, bottle kittens require their own special supplies. Depending on the…
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