What To Give Newborn Kittens. Don t give a kitten cow s milk which can cause gastrointestinal upset. When the kittens are 3 4 weeks old provide formula in a shallow dish as well as some kitten food that has been softened with water.
Starting from the top massage the tummy. Provide blankets a heat lamp or a heating pad to ensure the kittens stay warm. Under normal conditions the mother does this licking the crotch of the kittens every three or four hours.
At about three to four weeks old they can be offered milk replacer from a bowl and then small amounts of moistened kitten food four to six times a.
When the kittens are 1 2 weeks old bottle feed the kittens every 1 2 hours with a commercial milk replacer formula. Its use is not only to give nutrients to the newborn kitten but also to provide passive immune defenses by transmitting immunoglobulins. At about three to four weeks old they can be offered milk replacer from a bowl and then small amounts of moistened kitten food four to six times a. Chilling is one of the most critical dangers to newborn kittens.
