I just got a 3-week-old kitten. How do I properly care for her?

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OK so I got a kitten from a family member only to find out after the fact she was only 3 weeks old what should I do. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

AT 3 weeks old they are not weaned and still need milk. you can purchase kitten mil replacer at any vet or pet store to start feeding. She should be feed every 4 -6 hours based on her size and development She will also likely need to be wiped or stimulated afterwards in order to help her go to the bathroom. Just get a warm damp cloth and gently wipe to stimulate her to urinate and defecate. make sue she stays warm, as hypothermia can be fatal to young kittens that age. Kitten typically weight about a pound a month until about 5 months old. Around 4 weeks, you can try kitten food that is soft and see how she transitions. It may take a few tries for her to get it and like it. Vaccines should be started at 8 weeks and deworming at 4 weeks.

I just got a 3-week-old kitten. How do I properly care for her?

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