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Kittens - page 3
What is the size of a kitten at birth?
When kittens are first born, they are helpless—they cannot see, hear, keep themselves warm, or eliminate waste on their own. They fit in the palm of y...
When can kittens eat solid food?
Solid food can be introduced from around three to four weeks of age – special kitten food (wet or dry food) is always recommended as these have been s...
How many pregnancies can a tabby go through?
Once pregnant, a cat's gestation period is roughly 2 months, making it possible for her to birth as many as five litters a year. How many kittens are ...
How are kittens similar to each other?
Does each kitten in a litter look exactly alike?Do kitten siblings recognize each other?How did so many different looking kitties come from the same ...
How soon can kittens die after birth?
Hypoxia during birth can result in stillbirth, or the birth of weak, slow, kittens that fail to suckle. These kittens usually die within the first wee...
At what age does newborn kittens see?
Six Days Old Kitten After almost a week, the kittens begin to wiggle around on their own a little bit and their eyes start to open. Cordory at six day...
What if the kittens lose their mother?
Kittens pick up social cues and learn how to respond to humans and other species from their mothers. So kittens taken away from their mothers too soon...
How long until kittens eat solid food?
Solid food can be introduced from around three to four weeks of age – special kitten food (wet or dry food) is always recommended as these have been s...
What to do for a constipated kitten?
Constipated kittens may need additional fluid support in order to pass stool, especially if they are on laxative medication. Keep the kitten active an...