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Found an abandoned kitten shaking. How do I feed and keep it warm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

I found a baby kitten abandoned. How do I feet it? It's also shaking.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2017

What an adorable little kitten! His eyes are open, so he's at least 3 weeks of age, but without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain his age. I would go out to a grocery store now to get him some KMR, which is a kitten formula. This will be safe to feed him via a bottle, and I will put a link below on how to bottle feed an orphan kitten. Then I would have him seen by a vet in the morning to determine how old he is and his health status. Make sure he is kept warm. I hope this helps! http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm

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    Answered By Jeffrey Milner

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    You have to keep the baby very warm. In order to do this, you will require heating pads. In terms of feeding, bottle feeding or syringe feeding will be necessary at first. The kitten is old enough how ever that after a week or two you should begin to be able to offer a gruel like consistency of kitten food. The type of milk you should be feeding is called Kitten Milk Replacer and can be found at most farming supply stores or pet stores. Here is a link on how to do it and everything you will need to know about dealing with an orphaned kitten: http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm Read it carefully and follow the instructions. Congratulations on being a new pet parent!

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