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Because it has the nursing instinct, just like a human baby will suck on anything that goes near its mouth.

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To introduce an orphaned kitten to a nursing cat, start by rubbing a towel on the nursing cat to transfer her scent to the towel. Then, gently rub the orphaned kitten with the same towel to transfer the scent. Place the orphaned kitten near the nursing cat and monitor their interaction closely. The nursing cat may accept the orphaned kitten and begin nursing it. Be patient and give them time to adjust to each other.


Can kittens suck from a cat that is not their mother?

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Why does my kitten suckle and how can I help redirect this behavior?

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Can you feed your orphaned kitten human soy baby formula?

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Why is my kitten suckling and how can I help redirect this behavior?

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What to do when kitten trys to suckle on blankets after weaning?

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This is going to sound gross but, gently massaging the kittens bum with a warm q tip would help.