How To Care For New Kitten. At 3 to 6 moths of age most vets recommend feeding your kitten three times a day. Taking care of kittens means youll need to think twice about everything including the food you give them.
Kittens have small stomachs and have to be fed little and often. Like a human baby a newborn kitten will need to be fed frequently approximately every two to three hours. Other big changes will start occurring during this period as well.
Keep stocking your pantry with kitten food until your baby reaches adulthood 9 to12 months old.
All kittens and cats will need time to investigate their new surroundings but make sure to inspect the area for nooks and crannies where a kitten might hide or get stuck. Introducing the New Kitten to Your Cat Most adult cats are fairly tolerant of kittens. 4 To give the baby cat milk you can use a baby bottle a syringe or a dropper. Before welcoming a new kitten or kittens to your home youll need to prepare your home for a curious critter with the ability to climb leap and scratch.