Newborn Kittens Rspca Kittens

It is essential that kittens receive colostrum to protect them against disease.

Newborn kittens rspca kittens. Once they are 10 months old you ll need to feed them either once or twice a day depending on their energy levels so that they can maintain a healthy weight. If any kittens do not receive the first milk contact your vet. All adult cats receive a behaviour assessment and our staff will be able to offer advice on the particular cat that you have chosen. If you have a litter of kittens it s a good idea to know what to watch for as well as know what you can do to help your kitten get off to a good start in life.

When young cats are old enough around 8 weeks old they start to eat food on their own whilst simultaneously decreasing the amount of milk they suckle from their mother. The rspca were fantastic and really helpful throughout the adoption process. Newborn kittens need to feed every two to three hours. Many cat owners will tell you that they feel as if they exist to serve their cat.

During this time allow your resident cat to smell under the door to kitten s haven. Newborn kittens are born blind they open their eyes at anywhere from seven to fourteen days after birth and therefore must be kept safe and warm at all. For this reason rspca recommends confining your kitten in their safe haven for up to two weeks at first and a minimum of 10 days. Kittens can only absorb colostrum during their first 16 to 24 hours of life and they should feed within two hours of birth.

Cats have been our companions for centuries. Kittens naturally wean off their mother s milk at around 8 12 weeks of age. Consult your vet for more information about cat desexing and please consider having your cat desexed after she has weaned her kittens. Kittens are essentially baby carnivores with specialised needs.

Rspca australia advocates the desexing of all pet cats which are kept as companion animals to reduce the population of unwanted cats and kittens in the community. Please visit the rspca to see all of the cats and kittens that we have available for adoption. Since cats are territorial they need time to get used to each other before actually meeting face to face. The first week of a kitten s life is full of major changes and growth.

With many australians moving into higher density housing cats make a great choice for indoor companions. When your kittens are approximately six weeks old they can then be weaned onto solid dry or tinned kitten food. This handy guide will run you through the process of adopting a cat or kitten in five simple steps. Before you adopt a cat please ensure that you have thought carefully about the responsibility of cat ownership.

We rescue over 30 000 cats every year. There are so many adorable cats available for adoption in our centres each of them with a unique story and a personality ready made. Newborn kittens may be born fully furred but they aren t done growing once they leave their mother s womb.