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Found a newborn kitten with eyes shut. What and how do I feed it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My 2 daughters found a baby kitten and both of its eyes are closed shut and also how to and what to feed it .?

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 20th, 2017

Good luck. Make sure to warm it first and if it appears sick or dehydrated I'd recomend a vet visits asap. Look for milk replacer for kittens. kMR is a good brand. And feed as directed. Here's some more info. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=576 Good luck!

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    Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    Poor little guy! You need to get kitten milk replacer from your vet or a farm/ranch supply store, and mix it per the label instructions, and feed it with a kitten/puppy feeding bottle every 2 hours for at least a week. Once the eyes are open you can get by spacing out the feedings further.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on October 10th, 2017

    Poor little kitties! How lovely of you to take care them. You need to get to a grocery store immediately and get KMR. It's a kitten formula that is safe to feed them. You will also need an eye dropper and a bottle. Taking care of young kittens is very labor intensive, and you will have to feed them every couple of hours throughout the day and night. I will put a link to a website below on how to look after orphan kittens. A check up with a vet would also be good. I hope this helps! http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm

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