Newborn Kittens How To Care For Them. The first milk produced called colostrum is rich in antibodies and will help protect kittens against diseases. A kitten with a low body temperature is in danger feeding that kitten can actually be dangerous.
Chilling is one of the most critical dangers to newborn kittens. If the mother cat is still in the picture she can provide most of the kittens needs herself. This will continue until they gradually transition to solid foods when they are around four weeks old weaning.
To feed a kitten place the kitten belly down on a towel on your lap.
Newborn kittens may nurse about every 1 2 hours. If the kitten doesn t eat check to make sure the bottle s nipple is not clogged. A two week old kitten can be fed every four to six hours. A kitten with a low body temperature is in danger feeding that kitten can actually be dangerous.
