Care of little kittens

Caring for new born kittens is hard work but we should know about it . They need attention and care around the clock. If you have recently taken in some newborn kittens, you will have your work cut out for you. If the mother cat is still in the picture, she can provide most of the kittens’ needs herself. You can support her by feeding her and leaving the kittens alone during their first week of life. If the mother those kittens is not around or not able to care for her babies, then you will have to take over her responsibilities. This will include feeding the kittens, keeping the kittenswarm, and even helping the kittens go to the bathroom.

The care thatyou give some new born kittens will depend on a few things: the kittens’ ages, whether or not the mother cat is still caring for the kittens, and how healthy the kittens are. If you find a litter of kittens that have been separated from their mother, then youwill need to provide the things a mother cat would, such as food, warmth, and help them with toileting. Take some time to consider the situation before you start caring for the kittens.

Get help from your veterinarian or local animal shelter.Do not feel like you need to provide care for these kittens all by yourself. Caring for new born kittens is more difficult job and you may not have everything you need to ensure their survival. Contact your local veterinarian or animal shelter forassistance. They may be able to provide a surrogate mother to help thekittens get proper nutrition or they may be able to help you with bottle feeding.
Giving food for the mother cat if she is still around.If the mother cat isstill present and caring for her kittens,then the kittens will be better off if you let their mother take care of them.But you can still help by providing food and shelter for the mother cat. Just make it sure that you keep the food and shelter in separate areas or she may not accept either.

Feed the kittens.If their mother cat is not around or is unable to care for her kittens, you will need to prepare their food for them and feed them yourself. The type of food that you prepare for the kittens will depend on how old they are. Make sure that you ask your veterinarian about any special feeding needs your kittens may have.

Provide a place for the kitten(s) to sleep.If the kittens do not already have a place to sleep, make sure that you provide someplace for them that is warm, dry, and away from potential predators. Make sure that the place you choose for the kittens is out of the elements and away from drafts. You can use a box or a cat carrier thatis lined with clean towels or blankets.

Keep the kittens warm.If the mother cat is not around, you will need to provide a heating pad or hot water bottle wrapped in a towel to help keep the kittens warm. Just make sure thatthe kittens can get away from the heat if they become too warm. Check on them often to see if they seem comfortable.Allow the mother cat to help her cats if she is around/able.If the mother cat is still around to help her cats use the bathroom, let her do her job. During the first few weeks of theirlives, mother cats will lick their babies’ genital regions to help them urinate and defecate. Do not interfere when the mother cat is helping her babies like this