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My office stray cat had 3 kittens (~2 months, weaned). I moved one to another room briefly; when returned the mother and the other two now reject it — why?
Two reasons: the kitten picked up unfamiliar human smells (mother may reject or, rarely, harm it), or the mother is culling the weak one to save milk. Rub the mother's secretions (milk) on the kitten, avoid bare-hand contact, and bottle-feed it goat-milk formula if she won't.
How Do You Keep a Newborn Kitten That Isn’t Weaned Alive?
For a kitten that is not yet weaned and has no milk, feed pet goat milk formula in small, frequent meals. Around six weeks, mix softened kitten kibble into the formula. Feed 4–5 times a day, about 20 g each time.
At what age do kittens wean?
Cats usually wean at 40 to 60 days, depending on the mother's milk; the latest is before 60 days, and if milk is still plentiful, use medicine to dry it up. After one month kittens grow fast and need more than milk provides; feed weaning-stage kibble.
How to Deworm a Two-Month-Old Kitten
Kittens are protected by their mother's antibodies for the first two months, so deworming starts after weaning. Parasites split into internal and external types needing different medications, and choosing the right product depends on the kitten's weight, age, and pregnancy or nursing status.
What to Do If You Find a Stray Kitten
Finding a stray kitten does not always mean you should take it. If it looks healthy and the mother may still return, watch from a distance for 30 minutes to 3 hours first. Once you commit, the priorities are warmth, a vet check, and round-the-clock feeding with kitten formula — never bathe it or drop it at a crowded shelter. Kittens under three weeks cannot regulate their own temperature and need feeding every 2 to 3 hours.
Feeding and Care for Puppies and Kittens
Young puppies and kittens need little beyond feeding, but that feeding must be right. Wean around two months, feed small meals 4–5 times a day, keep set meal times with clean dishes and fresh water, and choose a high-quality food so nutrients are absorbed without excess weight.
Simple Feeding Guide for Puppies and Kittens 0–1 Year
A general puppy/kitten feeding guide! 'General' means it suits most babies; it covers clothing, food, and shelter across three life stages.
What to Do When a Kitten Has Diarrhea and Vomiting
Many of us have met newborn or just-weaned kittens with diarrhea or vomiting. Beginners can only ask the vet or the seller. Sometimes the seller lacks experience or gives wrong advice, and most vets say the kitten is too small to treat - just give probiotics. Here we explain what to actually do.
How to Treat Roundworms in Kittens (and When They Can Take Dewormer)
Kittens with roundworms need prompt deworming - left alone, the worms mature, migrate to organs, and can stall growth or even kill. Here is how to treat them and when deworming is safe.
Symptoms of Milk Ringworm in Kittens
Milk ringworm is a mild fungal infection that usually heals on its own as the kitten's immune system matures. It shows on the nose, forehead, ears, and belly. Learn the signs and why purebred kittens are more prone.