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A newborn, or neonatal, kitten is an around-the-clock job. If at all possible, kittens should stay with their mother or a willing surrogate until they are at least six weeks old, ideally eight weeks. However, if the mother cat has abandoned her litter or died, you can adopt and care for newborn kittens. You will need formula, a... more »

Hand-raising kittens is a round-the-clock task. If your babies are newborn, you will be working for a few weeks. You must see to the babies' feeding, urinating, defecating, cleaning and more. A mother cat can care for kittens better than any human could ever hope to do. If you have orphaned kittens because the mother has become ill or... more »

Newborn kittens are very fragile. In my experience, the first 48 hours are an exceptionally critical time for these babies. Kittens must nurse and they must be kept warm, but even if the situation is perfect, and the mother is the best cat mom around, some kittens still die. In worst case scenarios, where the mother rejects the... more »

Bengals are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Bengal depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love. more »

Taking care of newborn kittens can be a tough, yet deeply satisfying, endeavor. Whether you're taking care of kittens because their mother abandoned them or died, it’s important to prepare yourself for your new caregiver role. Newborn kittens are fragile and must be handled with care to be able to thrive. Take the time to learn... more »