How to Bottle Feed Kittens

In this article, you will learn how to feed new born kittens when their mother cannot take care of them or has abandoned them.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Small feeding bottle or syringe.
• Towel
• Kitten formula
• Bowl/cup
• Hot water

1. Fill up bottle with kitten formula. Then put hot water in a bowl or large cup. Let bottle warm up for about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Check bottle to make sure it is not too hot, on your hand or wrist. If the bottle is not too hot, then you are ready to begin feeding.

3. Hold the kitten with your hand, holding the kitten's head up. Very gently put the bottle up to the kitten's mouth. Let the kitten take hold of the bottle.

4. After the kitten has eaten, take a towel and wet it just a little. Rub the kittens behind to help it to "take care of it's business".

5. Then you are all done. Clean up your mess and love on your kitten or kittens.

Tips & Warnings

• Be very gentle and patient
• Feedings need to be every 3 hours, or when they cry excessively.
• They may try to resist
• Feedings need to be every 3 hours, or when they cry excessively.