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My 10-day-old orphaned kitten isn't pooping enough. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 1 day old

Is it okay if a 10 days old kitten without mother only poops once a day?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 2nd, 2019

No. The kitten should urinate and defecate after each feeding. This is done by gently stimulating the hind end using a warm wash cloth in a circular motion. Bottle feed using an appropriate kitten milk replacer such as KMR.

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