How to Take Care of Kittens ? | Cat Treatment And Care
MASSAPEDIA NEWS - If suddenly on the road you find a kitten abandoned definitely feels eager to take it home, because it looks funny or pity, but on the other hand you must wonder how to take care of him, is not that so true? So here are some information that may be useful for those who want to take care of kittens.
Previous must be ascertained first that the kittens were found to be completely abandoned and do not see any parent. But even if the parent is not around it does not mean the kitten was abandoned. When the kittens clean, fat, and sleep comfortably could be kittens have parent carers. When the kitten was filthy, emaciated, and meowing continued starvation then chances are he displaced and separated from its mother. (Note: Ideally, kittens should not be separated from the mother and siblings up to age 8-10 weeks)
How to Clean Kittens
After bringing the kitten home, clean it with a soft cloth and dry. Place the kitten in a box that is safe, comfortable, and of course warm. To create a warm atmosphere could by coating a box with a thick cloth and warm, can also be added to the southwest 5-10 Watt lamp above the box.
Sources of Primary Nutrition for Kittens
Kitten weaning until the age of 8-10 weeks and only consume milk as a source of nutrition until the age of 5 weeks (they should not be given additional food until the age of 4-5 weeks). But keep in mind that the cat is not advisable to drink cow's milk (lactose) because it can cause diarrhea. Special formula milk for kittens can be in the pet store or can consult with your vet
Needing Milk for Kittens
Schedule of Giving Milk for Kittens
There are still many other things that need to know to be able to care for abandoned kittens with, especially her baby ... So wait for next week (to be continue
Previous must be ascertained first that the kittens were found to be completely abandoned and do not see any parent. But even if the parent is not around it does not mean the kitten was abandoned. When the kittens clean, fat, and sleep comfortably could be kittens have parent carers. When the kitten was filthy, emaciated, and meowing continued starvation then chances are he displaced and separated from its mother. (Note: Ideally, kittens should not be separated from the mother and siblings up to age 8-10 weeks)
How to Clean KittensAfter bringing the kitten home, clean it with a soft cloth and dry. Place the kitten in a box that is safe, comfortable, and of course warm. To create a warm atmosphere could by coating a box with a thick cloth and warm, can also be added to the southwest 5-10 Watt lamp above the box.
Sources of Primary Nutrition for KittensKitten weaning until the age of 8-10 weeks and only consume milk as a source of nutrition until the age of 5 weeks (they should not be given additional food until the age of 4-5 weeks). But keep in mind that the cat is not advisable to drink cow's milk (lactose) because it can cause diarrhea. Special formula milk for kittens can be in the pet store or can consult with your vet
Needing Milk for Kittens
- 0 days - 1 week: 2-4 ml / once drank (needs ± 24ml / day)
- 1 week: 3-6 ml / once drank (needs ± 32ml / day)
- 2 weeks: 6-8 ml / once drank (needs ± 54ml / day)
- 3 weeks: 8-10 ml / once drank (needs ± 80 mL / day)
- 4 weeks: 10-13 ml / once drank (needs ± 104ml / day)
Schedule of Giving Milk for Kittens
- 0 days - 2 weeks: every 3 hours / 1x (needs 8x / day)
- 3 weeks: every 4 hours / 1x (needs 5x / day)
- 4 weeks: every 5 hours / 1x (needs 5x / day)
- 4-5 weeks: 4 - 5x / day (started to be introduced to the wet canned food and infant formula)
There are still many other things that need to know to be able to care for abandoned kittens with, especially her baby ... So wait for next week (to be continue
How to Take Care of Kittens ? | Cat Treatment And Care
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