{"id":74,"date":"2014-07-10T09:49:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T09:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestvetcare.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2014-09-02T07:17:35","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T07:17:35","slug":"newborn-kitten-care-few-basic-steps-towards-nurturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestvetcare.improvepetcare.com\/newborn-kitten-care-few-basic-steps-towards-nurturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Kitten Care: Few Basic Steps towards Nurturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Newborn<\/a><\/p>\n

Newborns are a great bundle of joy for all and when it comes to domestic animals, the same lays the truth. When a tiny kitty is born, you just watch how the mother cat is performing the entire task and caring her newborn. Nevertheless, it\u2019s most common in felines that either mother is separated or momma cat has rejected her new litter or is unable to produce enough milk. In such cases, it all depends on you how to take care of the little one, and provide that unconditional momma care that infant kitty needs for her healthy growth.<\/p>\n

During the first few weeks, an infant kitty requires all basic care. Beginning from feeding, warmth and handling with care, you need to take care of all the small but vital things.<\/p>\n

Feeding Newborn Kitten<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the first four weeks of a newborn kitten, mother\u2019s milk is vital that provides all the required nourishment. In your kitten\u2019s case, if mother is separated or momma cat has rejected the baby, then talk to your vet, shelter or experienced foster caregiver. These people will help you find a new momma cat with a litter, as she may be able to nurse your kitten.<\/p>\n

In case, you are not able to find a foster cat mom, consult your veterinarian about the right way to bottle-feed your new kitty with commercial milk. Never try to feed your kitty with cow\u2019s milk, as it\u2019s too hard to digest.<\/p>\n

Kitty Feed besides Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n

When kittens become three to four weeks of age start offering commercial milk in a shallow bowl, which you need to slowly replace with moist, easily chewable diet. Prepare gruel\/a thin porridge out of milk replacer and high-grade dry or canned kitten food. Serve this preparation in a shallow bowl and feed the kittens several times a day.<\/p>\n

By the end of five weeks, your newborn kitty would be used to a new diet. Furthermore, by the end of six to seven weeks old, they would be able to chew dry food, and you no longer need to moisten it. By the end of eight weeks of age, kittens are fully weaned.<\/p>\n

Kitty\u2019s Eating Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

For young cats and kittens follow the below basic feeding table:<\/p>\n