How Do You Save A Newborn Premature Kitten Without A Mother Cat?
If a mother delivers her kittens prior to the normal nine week gestation, the kittens are considered premature. They are also considered premature if they have unusually low weight at birth. Just like a premature human baby requires a lot of extra care to ensure survival, so does a premature kitten. Although it can be difficult to save a premature kitten, especially when the mother is no longer around, it is possible by taking certain steps to ensure the kitten prospers. Prepare a nesting box for your kitten. The box should be large enough so the kitten can move around but not too large. The box should be kept in a space away from bright lights, loud noises and drafts. Place a heating pad underneath a towel. Place the towel and heating pad underneath the nesting box and set it on low. This will help regulate your new kitten’s body temperature. Ideally the nesting box should be kept between 85 to 90 degrees F. Make sure the heating pad does not cover the entire bottom of the box. Althou
