[header] How to feed newborn kittens commercial milk replacer [title] Test the kitten's temperature. [step] It can be dangerous for a kitten to be fed cold milk when it is already cold. Feel the pads of the kitten's feet and place your finger in the kitten's mouth.
[header] How to feed newborn kittens commercial milk replacer [title] Test the kitten's temperature. [step] It can be dangerous for a kitten to be fed cold milk when it is already cold. Feel the pads of the kitten's feet and place your finger in the kitten's mouth.
If it's too cold, your kitten is likely to nip at your finger. Have someone hold a temperature-safe bottle near you, so you cannot attempt to feed the kitten ice cold milk during the day. Check to see if the kitten's breath registers as warm as it should. [title] Moisten kitten nipples or other ducts. If either is too cold, slowly warm up the kitten. [substeps] This step is particularly important if you have found the kitten outside. Check for blood in the kitten's mouth. [title] Understand that the feeding method can be difficult.