Kitten Care for the first three weeks The first three weeks of the life of a newborn kitten is really the most important for the development of the kitten's overall health, personal, and character. Keep in mind that the kitten is a bit like a newborn baby human. He eats at all hours and is of course totally dependent on that person for everything. You are very lucky if the cat mother is there to take care of the little kitten. Otherwise, you must provide a dry and warm. You do not have to worry about any fancy, some rags or towels in a cardboard box will work properly. It is the replacement of milk if you need it. Available at most pet stores or veterinarians, you may need supplies such as a dropper, syringe or even a small bottle can be found. Just follow the manufacturer's instructions and the kitten begins to bloom.
Week one will see the growth of the kitten in an incredible pace. Weight at birth is nearly double. It is believed that the first weeks of development may determine the personality traits of the kitten. While he was still more than two weeks, the kitten will also begin to start to open their eyes. Most of the kittens eyes stay blue for several weeks. But the vision is blurred due to the fact that students do not expand and contract at first. It's a good idea to try to keep the kitten to bright light during this period. Their sense of smell is growing and it is common for kittens to whistle in a new smell to them. The sex kitten is still difficult to determine at this point. In three weeks the ear canals are open. This is when the kittens will begin to be with humans and other kittens that are in their litter.
If the cat is not there, you will be responsible for other parts of the care of the kitten. It is very important for the kitten bath after each feeding. Use a warm cloth and stimulate the reflex of the urogenital kitten. For the first three weeks, the kitten can not voluntarily eliminate urine or stool. The warm cloth will help to stimulate and also feel more pussy. After three weeks, you can start weaning a kitten bottle. It is suggested that food can and mix with the replacement of milk to the consistency of a milkshake to begin the weaning process and begin to eat kitten food.
Posted on July 10, 2010.