Feed the kitten enough to satisfy it but not enough to give it a hard
shiny belly. It should not appear stuffed-just nice and round.
After each feeding massage their rectal area with a warm damp cloth to encourage
elimination. This must be done the first 2 weeks of life.
The kittens must be fed every 2 hours day and night for 2 weeks. After two
weeks you can begin to add an hour between the feedings.
A Bed for the Kittens: Keep the kittens in a smallish box
except at feeding time. Do not let strangers and children play or touch the kittens. Many kittens die from handling
even when they are 8 weeks old.
WEANING: After the kitten is 2 weeks old begin adding
high protein infant cereal to the milk. Then gradually increase the cereal to the point that the hole in the bottle
will need to be enlarged.
3 WEEKS The kitten will probably lick small amounts of ground
liver or kidney or baby food meat from your finger tip. At first their attemps will be messy and unsuccessful but as
they gain experiance their skill will grow. Be sure to wipe their faces and paws after each feeding so they don't end
up with caked on food that is dried and hard to remove. Much easier to wipe it off when it is soft and moist.
SIX WEEKS: The kittens should be eating all of their meals
out of a dish.
NOTE: If kitten is constipated or has diarrhea seek
professional help immediatly for these symptoms can be life threatening!
URINE BURN: Or "diaper rash in kittens" At the first
sign of redness in the genital area wash it with clear warm water and dry carefully afterward. Apply a mild baby lotion
Do not let kittens sit in the urine as this may cause a burn also.
GENERAL CARE: Kittens can be kept either in the house or
out in the garage or barn. Just as long as their home is warm and dry. I often use a bottle with a secure screw
cap (like a pop bottle) Wrap in a clean old towel so the baby won't get burned. Give them their own litter box.
After feeding place the kitten(s) one at a time into the litter box. When they "go" praise each one and return to it's
siblings.
8 WEEKS Kittens should receive their vacinations. Begin looking
for homes for the kittens. Kittens should also be examined for worms.
When you place the kitten PLEASE give them to responsible homes that will care
for them and get them spayed or neutered!
