How to Care for Orphaned Kittens
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Posted by Jennifer Copley Sep 21, 2009 |
The following resources provide information on how to care for, feed, socialize, and train young orphaned kittens.
Feeding and Elimination
- What to Feed Young Orphaned Kittens - includes emergency Kitten Milk Replacer recipes
- How to Bottle Feed a Kitten - feeding instructions, tips, and common problems
- What to Feed a Kitten - information on weaning procedures and what to feed kittens after weaning
- How to Stimulate Urination and Defecation in Young Orphaned Kittens - instructions for stimulating elimination, causes of kitten diarrhea, signs of dehydration
Health and Safety
- Creating a Warm Nest for Orphaned Kittens - required temperatures and safety and efficacy of various warming options
- Cat Vaccinations - shots that kittens should have
- Symptoms of Illness - signs that a cat requires a trip to the veterinarian
- Cat-Proofing a House - how to prevent injuries, poisonings, and other problems
Training
- Teaching a Kitten to Use the Litter Box - litter training instructions
- Teaching a Kitten to Use a Scratch Post - solving the problem of furniture and carpet scratching
- How to Train a Cat or Kitten - general training tips and tricks
- Leash Training - how to help cats grow accustomed to a leash and harness for safe outdoor excursions
- Cat Training and Solving Common Feline Behaviour Problems - links to additional articles
Socialization and Development
- How to Socialize Young Orphaned Kittens - how to raise orphans to be happy, well-adjusted cats
- Kitten Stages of Development - overview of physical and social milestones
- Kitten Development Week by Week - detailed information about kitten development and care at each developmental stage