![]() Until then, he’ll need to be bottle-fed kitten formula. 8 weeks old: kitten weighs one and a half to 2 pounds.Feed mix of kitten kibble and wet food four times a day. 6 to 7 weeks old: kitten weighs 1 pound to 1 pound and 8 ounces.Feed mix of gruel/formula/kitten kibble: every four hours. 4 to 5 weeks old: kitten weighs 12 ounces to 1 pound.14 to 21 days old: kitten weighs 8 to 12 ounces.10 to 14 days old: kitten weighs 6 to 8 ounces.7 to 10 days old: kitten weighs 4 to 6 ounces.Under 1 week old: kitten weighs less than 4 ounces.Using a postal scale, here’s a quick guide: His age will mandate what he’ll eat as well as how much and how often. Photography ©Dobroslav Hadzhiev | iStock / Getty Images Plus.ĭetermining the age of the stray kitten right away is imperative. Feeding schedule for kittens by weight and age Very young kittens must be bottle fed. A cold or limp kitten indicates a medical emergency. Watch for panting - you don’t want him to get overheated either. The heating pad should cover only half the crate so he can get away from it. To keep him toasty, place a covered heating pad in his crate and keep the room temperature at 75 degrees. ![]() The No Kill Network has a list of organizations by state, and Adopt-A-Pet lists cat rescues.Ĭontaining and monitoring the formerly stray kitten is key to his health and well-being. If you cannot foster the stray kitten for any amount of time, find a no-kill animal shelter. Even if you can’t foster a stray kitten long term, you’ll be a lifeline during this first phase of rescue. If the vet’s office is closed, you’ll have to start his care right away. Next, get the stray kitten to a veterinarian for a checkup ASAP. The kitten should wander in and trigger the trap to close its door. Simply place the trap out with some food inside, and wait nearby. For others, you may need to contact a local animal society or shelter to obtain the humane traps often used in TNR. For some kittens, this is as easy as reaching out and scooping them up. The first thing you’ll need to do is capture the stray kitten. If you have determined the stray kitten (or kittens!) does not have a mother, his greatest chance for survival begins with you. ![]() What to do if the stray kitten does not have a mother
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