How to Care for Newborn Kittens

Get help from your veterinarian or local animal shelter. Do

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Provide food for the mother cat if she is still around.

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understand their situation wisely

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Feed the kittens.

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Weigh the kittens once per day

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Leave kittens alone during their first week of life if the mother is around. Mo

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Handle kittens gently

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Provide a place for the kitten(s) to sleep. If

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Keep the kittens warm

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Allow the mother cat to help her cats if she is around/able.

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