1. Consider the actual situation. Factors to consider when caring for newborn kittens: the kitten's age, the presence of a mother cat to care for her, and the kitten's health. If you find a litter of kittens that have been separated from their mother, you will need to provide them with the care that the mother would provide, such as food, warmth, and help with toileting. Consider these situations before you prepare to take care of your kitten.
If you find kittens that have been abandoned or separated from the mother cat, you can observe whether the mother cat will come back ten meters away from them.
If the kitten is in immediate danger, you need to intervene immediately and do not wait for the mother cat to return. For example, you need to intervene immediately if the kitten is exposed to the cold, is in a place where she could be run over or stepped on, or could be injured by a puppy.
2. Seek help from a veterinarian or local animal shelter. Don't feel like you need to take care of these kittens entirely on your own. Caring for newborn kittens can be difficult, and you may not have everything you need to keep your kitten alive. Contact your local veterinarian or animal shelter for help. They may find a surrogate mother to provide the kitten with normal nutrition or bottle feeding. 3. If the female cat is still there, prepare food for her. It would be better for the mother cat to take care of the kittens if she still stays with the kittens and cares for them. But you can still help your female cats by providing them with food and shelter. But make sure to keep food and shelter separate, otherwise the female cat may not accept it. 4. Feed the kitten. If the mother cat is away from the kittens or unable to care for them, you will need to prepare food for the kittens and feed them yourself. Prepare food according to their age. Be sure to ask your veterinarian if your kittens have special feeding needs.
When kittens are 1-2 weeks old, bottle feed them with commercial milk substitute formula every 1-2 hours. Do not give them milk as it is too difficult for them to digest.
When the kitten is 3-4 weeks old, you can put formula milk and some cat food softened in water in a shallow bottom tray. Prepare 4-6 times a day.
When kittens are 6-12 weeks old, reduce the amount of formula and start giving them dry cat food. Prepare 4 times a day.
5. Weigh the kitten every week. To make sure your kittens are getting proper nutrition and weight gain, you need to weigh them weekly and keep records. Kittens should gain 0.05-0.1 kg per week. If you're concerned that your kitten isn't gaining weight fast enough, talk to your veterinarian. 6. If the mother cat is around, leave the kittens alone during the first week after they are born. The mother cat may reject the kittens or become upset if she is exposed to the kittens too much, so if the mother cat is stillWell, it's best to leave the kitten alone. However, it is important to get kittens accustomed to human contact between 2-7 weeks of age. 7. Touch the kitten gently. Be very careful when handling newborn kittens. If you have children who handle kittens, teach them how to handle them gently and never let them hold the kitten without supervision. Newborn kittens are very fragile and even small children can cause serious harm to them. 8. Prepare a sleeping place for the kitten. If your kitten doesn't already have a place to sleep, make sure you can provide them with a place that's warm, dry, and free of potential predators. Make sure the location you choose is weather-free and away from drafts. You can use a crate or cat box lined with towels or blankets. 9. Keep the kitten warm. If the mother cat is not around, you will need to prepare an electric blanket or wrap a hot water bottle in a towel to keep the kitten warm. Make sure the kitten is able to move away from the heat source if it feels overheated. Check them frequently to determine if they are comfortable. 10. If the female cat is around or has the ability, let her help the kitten go to the toilet. If the mother cat is still around the kittens to help them potty, let her do it. In the first few weeks after the kittens are born, the mother cat will lick the kittens' genital areas to help them urinate and defecate. Don't interfere with the female cat while she's doing this. 11. Help the kitten to urinate or defecate if necessary. If the mother cat is not around, you will need to help the kittens urinate and defecate during the first few weeks of life. Gently rub each kitten's genital area with a damp towel or gauze until it successfully urinates and/or defecates. Wash or throw away the towel immediately afterwards, dry the kitten before returning it to the litter box. 12. Cat litter is encouraged when kittens are four weeks old. At around four weeks of age, kittens are able to start using litter. To encourage litter use, place the kitten in the litter after it has eaten. After the kitten has finished using the litter, put it back into the litter box and then put another one in. Allow each kitten to use the litter for a few minutes after each meal. 13. Pay attention to constipation. If you notice that a kitten is not urinating or defecating when being helped or put in the litter, you need to contact your veterinarian immediately to find out what the problem is. The kitten may be suffering from constipation or have a blockage that needs to be removed.
