Do kittens need water

Answer 1

Kittens usually begin the weaning process around 4-6 weeks of age. They begin by taking an interest, or picking at their mother's solid food. At this age they will still be suckling and getting nutrients from their mother, but putting a tiny bit of wet food down every few hours will entice them to eat. You could see if they will lick food off your fingertip or off their own paws. This first stage can take several days.

Mushed up wet food, or wet food that is throughly mixed with a little water or kitten milk is the best type of food for them right now. It is easy for them to eat and digest. It is advisable not to try dry food as, even softened with water, kittens may still not be able to eat it. Be sure to feed them from a plate and not a bowl, as it is easier for the kittens to pick up the food.

Gradually, over the course of several weeks, decrease the amount of water/milk in the food as the kittens become more confident with eating. The weaning transition should not be rushed.

Answer 2

Yes, they can! But you have to feed them from a dropper like a baby. They can drink a special kitten milk formula, but mother's milk is best. They might be able to drink water but they have no use for this until they have started weaning.

Answer 3

If the newborn kitten is not suckling from the mother cat then try to bottle feed them from a newborn kitten milk replacer you can find at petsmart, if the kittens eat from the bottle make sure you rub their bellies for a little while afterwards so they can go potty use a warm washcloth for the ones having trouble; BUT if they do NOT start workin within an hour or so I suggest going to your vet, take

the mother and the kittens with you so the situation can be fully assessed and properly diagnosed

If the kitten is not drinking milk from its mother you take them all to the vet right away, they will give you bottle, formula and instructions.

Answer 4

No. If the mother is not availble, purchase some cat formula and a bottle at a pet store.

Answer 5

No. For the first 7 weeks, they should only get milk from their mother or kitten formula purchased from a pet store. They will wean between 7 and 10 weeks of age.

Answer 6

yes