If a newborn kitten is not fed by a mother cat, the owner should keep the kitten warm, feed the kitten milk powder, and stimulate the kitten to defecate. At this time, the kitten is relatively weak, and the owner needs to take on the role of cat mother. He should accompany and take care of the kitten more, which is beneficial to the kitten's growth and development. Newborn kittens are not yet capable of defecating on their own. Under normal circumstances, the mother cat needs to lick their buttocks to stimulate the kittens to defecate.
1. Keep kittens warm
The body temperature of newborn kittens is relatively low. The owner should provide the kitten with a warmer environment. You can place an incandescent lamp next to the kitten's nest. Use relatively soft things to make a nest for the kitten. If necessary, you can also use an electric blanket to help the kitten increase its body temperature. However, you should pay attention to the temperature not being too high and avoid scalding the kitten.
2. Feed cat milk powder to kittens
If a newborn kitten cannot breastfeed, the owner can use a syringe to feed the kitten milk powder under the guidance of a doctor. It can effectively provide the nutrients needed by the kitten's body, allowing the kitten to grow and develop normally. However, during the feeding process, attention should be paid to regular and quantitative feeding. Do not overfeed the kitten multiple times to avoid causing physical discomfort.
3. Stimulate kittens to defecate
Newborn kittens do not have the ability to defecate on their own. Under normal circumstances, the mother cat needs to lick the buttocks to stimulate the kitten to defecate. If there is no female cat, the owner can rinse the kitten's butt with running warm water to stimulate the kitten to defecate. During the feeding period, the owner should provide the kitten with a warm and comfortable living environment, and regularly disinfect and clean the living environment to reduce the breeding of parasites, which is good for the kitten's health. The kitten should also be allowed to drink more warm water to speed up the body's metabolism, which is beneficial to the kitten's health.
