Newborn kittens need ample amount of love and care. Of course, not all kittens are fortunate enough to have a mommy to pamper them right from their time of birth. I have always found abandoned kittens dumped on rubbish heaps. It goes without saying I did have a tough time taking care of newborn kittens. Such acts are surely a crime and a form of animal cruelty as the cuddly fur balls I often encountered by the roadsides could not even see a thing! Well, taking care of such newborn kittens requires a whole lot of patience, care and immense love that should emanate from deep within the heart. A newborn kitten is as innocent and delicate like a child! So folks, how would you go about caring for these little ones? Read on to know some tried and tested tips for newborn kitten care!
Taking Care of Newborn Kittens:
Nutrition is of utmost importance for newborn kittens. Without a mother to look after them, these kittens are utterly helpless! Ensure you keep your supplies ready. Sterilize the feeding bottles. While feeding the kitten milk through the feeding bottle, always keep a cloth and a bowl of water handy. These newborns are quite a messy lot! Also, wrap towel around your hands, as they would tend to claw you all throughout the feeding process. Newborn kittens would require to be fed every two hours. Check with your local veterinary hospital to know about the accurate measurement of ingredients and nutritional supplements to be given to these fur balls!
Newborn kittens need plenty of warmth. In general cases, the mother cat is always present next to the kittens to give them all the body warmth and loving licks! In case of orphaned newborn kittens, ensure you provide them with warm towels and clothes to snuggle into. In case of cold areas, a heating pad would serve as an ideal option to keep the little ones warm through the night.
Hygiene is also of utmost importance for newborn kitten care. Always change the bedding at regular intervals and wipe them with a gentle and moist warm cloth. The face and the bottom area should be wiped clean. The kitten would slowly learn to deal with things on its own as it grows up!
The way you hold a newborn kitten is something you must be aware of when you’re looking after them. Hold the kitten like a newborn baby! You must remember to keep your hold strong and make the kitten feel secure while doing so. Do not allow them to peer towards the ground. Tiny kittens often tend to feel scared when they are raised at a great height.
Often, newborn kittens would tend to cry or should I say, squeak instead of mew throughout the day. They surely do miss their mommies and you would need to keep a check on them to know how they are getting along. They may cry because they are hungry or even when they are lonely.
These tips for taking care of newborn kittens should help you to keep these tiny creatures healthy and happy. Always take the advice of a vet for their diet plan. With time, these tiny newborns would surely grow up to turn into beautiful and furry cats. And in them, you will find a loving companion!