Supplies

KITTENS 101

• ASSESS THE SITUATION

• ASSESSING KITTENS

• NOTHING’S OPEN

• MEDICAL TRIAGE

• WARMING KITTENS

• FEEDING KITTENS

• LITTER BOX TRAINING

• CREATING SPACE

• SOCIALIZATION

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KITTENS 101 pages: ASSESS THE SITUATION | ASSESSING KITTENS | NOTHING’S OPEN | MEDICAL TRIAGE | SUPPLIES | WARMING KITTENS | FEEDING KITTENS | LITTER BOX TRAINING | CREATING SPACE | GROOMING | SOCIALIZATION

What you need to care for the kittens you found will depend on their age, health, and if Momma Cat is still in the picture.

If kittens are alone you will need the following supplies:

Bottle Babies (0-3 weeks)

Carrier Heating source (pad, Snuggle Safe, rice sock)
Blanket/Towels
KMR/Goat’s Milk
Bottle
Kitchen Scale
Miracle nipple (if kitten rejects standard nipple)
Karo syrup

Gruel Babies (3-5 weeks)

Carrier, Crate, or Pen
Heating source (pad, Snuggle Safe, rice sock)
Blankets
Metal bowls
Wet kitten food
Dry kitten food
Small litter box
Scooper
KMR/Goat’s Milk
Bottle
Kitchen Scale

Weaned Kittens

Carrier
Blankets
Metal bowls
Wet food
Dry food
Litter
Litter box
Scooper

If Momma Cat is still with the kittens, regardless of age, you will also need the following for her:

Wet cat food
Dry cat food
Water
Small food dishes or plates
Towels
A large box or crate
Litter box
Scooper

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Zoe

Rescued and adopted in 2021

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Rescued and adopted in 2021