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Caring for Kittens

A litter of kittens outside.
Kittens need special care until they are weaned, especially before their eyes are open. Abandoned or stray kittens may have to be bottle fed and may have a number of health concerns to be addressed by a veterinarian.
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May 4, 2016

This is a page about remedies for a kitten with diarrhea. Consulting with your veterinarian is advisable when you have concerns about your pet's health.

Sick kitten looking up from inside litterbox

October 20, 2015

This is a page about homemade kitten formula. Keep your kitten happy and healthy by making your own formula.

Making Homemade Kitten Formula

June 3, 2013

This is a page about treating a kitten with worms. Kittens can easily get infected with worms of several types. Because of their age and small size you will want to be careful how you attempt to treat them.

Kitten With Worms

January 26, 2013

Anytime you introduce a new pet to your resident pets there are some steps you can follow to make it a positive experience. This is a page about introducing a new kitten to your resident cat.

Older cat playing with a kitten.

April 9, 2013

Some pet ailments can safely be treated at home whereas others need to be referred to a vet to determine the cause and proper treatment. This is a page about treating a kitten with eye discharge.

Kitten

May 15, 2020

Domesticate cats are honored guests in our homes. Because of the close relationship that has developed with our feline pets we may become caregivers to the mommy cat and her kittens should the need arise.

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This page addresses some of the situations that you may find yourself in with mom and kittens.

A mother cat with several kittens nursing.

June 20, 2018

Introducing a new kitten to your older resident cat can be a bit of a challenge. It typically takes some time, patience, and planning on your part for them to get used to each other. This is a page about older cat attacks new kitten.

Photo of an older cat.

June 1, 2018

Ear mites are very easy for young cats to pick up, especially if they are a rescue or were neglected. They are also easy to treat. This page has advice for when my kitten has ear mites.

Back and white kitten staring at the camera.

May 18, 2018

Kittens are often given to foster families until permanent homes can be found. This is a page about caring for foster kittens.

Kitten with mouth covered in milk.

March 13, 2018

You can keep your kitten warm and hydrated, but as kittens are susceptible to viruses and bacterial infections if the condition persists or worsens a trip to the vet may be necessary. This is a page about treating a kitten with a cold.

A kitten wrapped up in a blanket.

February 28, 2018

There are several medical conditions that cause swollen, closed or crusty eyes. You can clean them with warm water and a soft cloth, however a trip to the vet will help with a diagnosis and the proper treatment.

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This is a page about treating a kitten's eyes.

Kitten getting it's crusty eyes wiped.

February 26, 2018

Making kittens feel safe and comfortable when they don't like to be picked up may take time and gentleness on your part. Try holding them when their are tired. This is a page about help with kittens that do not like to be picked up.

Kitten Being Held

October 4, 2017

Kittens have sharp claws that can easily scratch you as they play and climb up your legs or arms. Clipping their claws or using nail covers are two good ways to keep from getting scratched.

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This is a page about protecting yourself against sharp kitten claws.

Sharp Kitten Claws

July 15, 2017

The black waxy buildup in your kitten or cat's ears is not wax by rather a sign of an ear mite infestation. This is a page about black build up in a kitten's ear.

A cute kitten tilting it's head.

December 9, 2016

This is a page about helping a stray cat with kittens. Finding out that the stray cat hanging about your house has a litter of kittens, may spur you on to deciding what to do to help mom and her babies.

A mama cat with her kitten outside.

December 6, 2016

This is a page about getting a kitten to eat dry cat food. If your kitten doesn't like dry food, it may be difficult to get them to eat it.

Two kittens eating from a bowl of dry food.

November 30, 2016

This is a page about calming a kitten for a vet trip. Many pets find a trip to the vet very stressful. There are a number of ways to help reduce your pet's stress.

A scared kitten at the vet.

November 9, 2016

This is a page about teaching kittens to sleep in their own bed. Cats or kittens may try to find sleeping accommodations in places that you are not OK with.

Kittens sleeping in a basket.

October 27, 2016

This is a page about kittens born in insulation. Feral cats sometimes give birth to their kittens in seemingly strange places, such as in the insulation under a mobile home.

Kitten coming out of a wall.

October 24, 2016

This is a page about mother cat bringing kittens to owner. Cats will sometimes bring their kittens to their owner, perhaps to introduce the kittens to the rest of her family.

Mother cat carrying a kitten in her mouth walking outside

September 26, 2016

This is a page about kitten not using the litter box. Although many kittens will quickly learn to use a litter box, some take encouragement and patience.

Finger pointing at kitten in litter box

September 22, 2016

This is a page about giving kittens liquid medication. Giving a kitten liquid medications can be a struggle.

vet giving a kitten liquid meds

August 18, 2016

Pets will sometimes chew on inappropriate things; sometimes this can be dangerous. This is a page about kitten chewing on wires.

Siamese kitten chewing on mouse cord

April 12, 2016

This is a page about mother cat ignoring her kittens. Owner's of cats with a new litter worry if the mom doesn't seem to be caring for them.

Adult cat walking away from newborn kitten

April 8, 2016

This is a page about training a blind kitten to use a litter box. Training a blind kitten to use a litter box may take more time and persistence then with a sighted cat, but it can be done.

Kitten laying in a litter box with it's head resting on the edge

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