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A mother cat will likely reject a kitten if A: It is painful for her to nurse (this is a health issue, and needs to be checked out) or B: The kitten is unhealthy (also, should receive vet care). The most likely, is that the kitten is unhealthy, and the mother can see that. She will very likely let an unhealthy kitten die, while she tends to the stronger ones.
In this case, you need to worry about two things: Keeping the kitten fed, and making sure it receives the nutrients that its body requires, and making sure that the kitten does not freeze to death. Kittens do not generate enough body heat to sustain themselves. If the mother will still lay with the kitten/let it be close to her, she will supply the heat. If not, you need to keep the kitten warm. Also contact your vet about the best way to do this, and a good brand of kitten formula to give the kitten.
A common misconception is that cats like milk. This is true, but it is -extremely- unhealthy for both your cat, and even more so for the young kitten. Do NOT give a kitten milk, give it kitten formula. You can find this at any feed store, and probably just about any pet store. You will need to feed the kitten every few hours (ask your vet how often, for how old the kitten is), and it may require a dedication that you or your family is unable to provide. If this is the case, try to find someone that can foster the kitten more effectively.
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∙ 8y agoIf less than 4 weeks old, you must bottle feed them. Buy kitten formula milk, bottles, eye dropper, and syringe. The vet can sell you these tools, or visit any Pet Store. They are fed every 2 hours or when they cry.
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When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
What did the three little kittens lose in the nursery rhyme?
Their mittens.
At what age does a mother cat lose interest in her kittens?
Mostly when they are done nursing and can eat solid food. She still monitors their behavior,but may get up and walk away from nursing hangers-on.
Do two cats from the same litter have the same scent?
Yes when they are kittens as the mother puts her scent on the kittens to recognise them.
If your cat had kittens 6 weeks ago are they meant to lose weight?
Kittens no and mother of the kittens no. The Cat should way more than usual because she is still nursing her kittens so the kittens can gain weight and grow :) Hope your new additions arent too much of a handfull
What is the name of a mother nursing kittens?
A mother cat nursing her kittens is often referred to as a "queen."
Is it normal for a cat to lose fur around nipples while feeding her young?
Yes it is normal. The kittens will rub the hair off the mother.
What is it called when a mother feeds her kittens?
When a mother cat feeds it's kittens, the process is called, "nursing". A mother will nurse her kittens until they have the proper nourishment and are old enough to feed themselves.
How can you stop your neighbor's cat from being mean to your kittens?
Unrelated cats are instinctively hostile toward kittens that are not theirs. There are some exceptions, such as when nursing mother cats encounter kittens that are not theirs, or when the cats are around one another enough that they share common scents and lose their unfamiliarity.
Is it okay for a spayed mother to let her kittens nurse?
It will do no harm; usually the kittens are weaned before the mother is spayed.
What did the three little kittens lose?
their mittens!
When do you take over kittens?
Answer: Kittens need their mother for about 8 weeks. Then you can take them.
If your cat really trusts you when can you hold her newborns?
You can hold the kittens right after their eyes and ears are open. If you hold them to soon they might lose their mother's sent and the mother wont recognize her baby and stop feeding it.
What will the mother do if you hold her kittens?
She will eat you.
Where do six week old kittens originate?
The mother cat gives birth to the kittens.
What gets into a garage and carries off kittens?
The mother cat probably moved her kittens.
