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My newborn kitten is cold and crying. What should I do at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Punjabi | Male | 1 year old

Our new born kitten is not warm. Kitten is continuously meowing. We dont have a vet nearby. Please suggest something what to do.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2020

You need to keep it warm, use blankets, fan or a hot-water bottle. Try to put her with the mum and see if he will feed from her. You should put his face right on the nipple and try to 'attach' him. If he is not able to feed from the mum you will have to syringe-feed or bottle-feed the kitten with a cat milk formula. After feeding you need to massage the belly with a warm cloth to stimulate urination and defecation.

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