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  1. Are You An Expert On Newborn Kitten Rescue?

    Are You An Expert On Newborn Kitten Rescue?

    Whether a mother cat gave birth in your home or you came across orphaned kittens under your porch - you never know when and where you may be faced with the challenge of rescuing newborn kittens. Take this quiz to see how much you know about this lifesaving topic and please share it so others can...
  2. Fading Kitten Syndrome: 11 Things You Need To Know

    Fading Kitten Syndrome: 11 Things You Need To Know

    Raising a newborn kitten? Worried about fading kitten syndrome? Unfortunately, you should be. Fading Kitten Syndrome: 11 Things You Need To Know There is no gentle way to put this: During the first weeks of their lives kittens are at an increased risk of dying. Some estimates put the survival...
  3. Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives)

    Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives)

    As every rescuer knows, you must carefully monitor the progress of tiny newborn kittens. Weighing the kittens is an imperative preventive measure in making sure all kittens thrive and make it to adulthood. Kittens grow fast during those first few weeks, doubling their own body weight every few...
  4. Kitten Development Stages - Illustrated Guide

    Kitten Development Stages - Illustrated Guide

    Ever wondered about the stages of kitten development? We have a fully illustrated guide for you! Kittens are cute, so you can just read through to enjoy the photos. However, knowing what kittens look like and what they can do at various ages can be more than just fun. It can help you assess the...
  5. How To Bathe Small Kittens The Safe Way

    How To Bathe Small Kittens The Safe Way

    Should You Bathe Kittens? The short answer is no. Unless you have a very good reason to, do not bathe kittens. Kittens are fragile little creatures. The younger they are, the more fragile. Their small body size means they have a lot of skin relative to their mass, and that ratio makes them...
  6. Post-birth Complications In Cats

    Post-birth Complications In Cats

    Dealing with feline pregnancy can be challenging in its own right, but it's only the beginning. The real challenge often comes after the birth. Just like with humans, newborn kittens are extremely fragile, and there are a number of things that can go wrong. If you are caring for a pregnant cat...
  7. Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's Life

    Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's Life

    Hand Rearing Kittens: What You Need To Know To Save A Newborn's LifeDo you have a newborn kitten that you're trying to rescue? Maybe more than one? Worried on how to take care of these tiny creatures? You should be. Hand rearing kittens is time consuming and demanding. But we're here to help...
  8. Premature Kittens

    Premature Kittens

    Discovering an orphaned or abandoned kitten, and deciding to hand-raise the little one can be a rewarding, yet daunting undertaking. Finding out that the kitten may be premature can leave you feeling even more anxious and wondering whether you'll be able to care for this tiny, fragile being...
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