What is a normal temperature for a kitten?
0 Nov 18,2023
If a kitten under one month old is fed artificially, it is usually fed goat milk, 2-10 ml, according to the weight of the kitten and the specific situation. Kittens under one month old need to pay attention to keeping warm and cold, and the warm supplies for the cat nest should be added in time. Kittens under a month old need artificial stimulation to help excretion.
Artificial feeding of kittens under one month old
It is best if you can breastfeed, and the owner does not need additional care; if artificial feeding is required, it is recommended to use a kitten bottle and feed it every 2-4 hours or so. The amount of feeding depends on the kitten’s weight and actual situation. Adjust appropriately; usually 2-4 ml for one-week-old kittens, 2-5 ml for two-week-old kittens, and 5-10 ml for three-week-old kittens.
Premature kittens excreting
Kittens cannot excrete on their own, so generally the mother cat will lick the kitten's anus and urethra to promote excretion. At this time, the feces scraper must imitate the mother cat, use wet and warm gauze or towel, and gently massage The kitten's urethra (both before and after drinking milk) and anus help stimulate excretion; a normal kitten's excrement should be thick paste or soft strips. If it is watery, it means diarrhea, and some probiotics need to be fed to help regulate it. intestines and stomach, and keep warm. Generally, it is normal to have a bowel movement once every 1-2 days. If there is no bowel movement for more than 4 days, please seek help from a veterinarian.
Kittens under one month old need to keep warm
Try to keep the temperature of the kitten’s environment stable. Although the kitten’s physical condition is much better now than when it was just born, it still cannot cope with the changes in temperature between day and night. You can place it in a relatively high cardboard box with a small soft cushion and a small thin blanket; avoid lying directly on the floor or being blown by the wind.