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Nursing orphan kittens can be fun and rewarding. In order to be successful there are dos and don't s to bottle feeding kittens.

We spend a lot of time talking about kittens at Suite101 Cats. This is a compilation of everything you need to know about raising them.

In addition to love, affection, and a warm place to sleep, very young orphaned kittens require bottle feeding with kitten milk replacer.

Proper socialization of orphaned kittens can mean the difference between a happy, well-adjusted adult cat and a phobic, aggressive, neurotic one.

Knowing what to expect during the first 14 days of life enables owners to provide better care for mother cats and their kittens.

Hypoglycemia is a common problem in small breed dogs like Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers. The definition, symptoms, and treatment for hypoglycemia is outlined.

A young kitten cannot regulate her own body temperature, so providing a warm nest is as critical to an orphaned kitten's survival as feeding her.

What do you do if a mama cat comes up missing or dies leaving a batch of hungry kittens? There is nothing as sad as the mews of a starving kitten.

"Teenaged" kittens continue to develop physically and socially, and are capable of siring litters or becoming pregnant as young as 5 months of age.

During weeks 3 and 4, kittens begin to show an interest in their surroundings and start exploring.

When kittens are 5-6 weeks old, they can begin eating solid food and be taught to use a litter box.

At 7-12 weeks of age, kittens are active and playful. They can receive their first vaccinations during this stage, and may be adopted out at 12 weeks.

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your cat. I've outline different cat vaccinations and kitten vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Very young orphaned kittens require a kitten milk replacer formula that meets their nutritional needs.