20-day-old kittens can defecate on their own, but they may not necessarily use cat litter and may poop everywhere. Breeders need to teach cats to use the litter box, and can observe the cat's feces to see if there is diarrhea or worms. If the cat is unable to defecate on its own, the breeder can use a cotton swab to stimulate the cat's anus to stimulate it to defecate.

20-day-old kittens will defecate on their own

Kittens that are 20 days old are already capable of defecation. Excretion is a normal instinct of living things. Kittens can learn it on their own initiative. If they don't know how, they can also use cotton swabs to stimulate the anus to help them defecate. Some kittens may have congenital anal atresia and need to be taken to a pet hospital for relevant treatment.

If the breeder does not teach the kitten, it will not use the litter box, and it may poop randomly and destroy the hygienic environment. Breeders need to be aware that kittens use the litter box and can be alerted by the smell of cat urine on the litter box.

After the kitten has excreted, you can observe its feces to judge its health. If your cat's feces is soft or has an abnormal color, it may be caused by gastrointestinal discomfort. If there are worms in the feces, it may be infected with parasites.