How to Care for Orphaned Kittens Above 3 Weeks of Age

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Provide a warm place.

   Since they are above three weeks of age or are about that age, they should have a warm place to stay.
   
   Decide a place that's quiet and peaceful.
   
   You can't expect them to sleep in a place with rock music or whatnot.
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   Step 2: Provide sleeping quarters.

   After that, you can make a place to sleep by placing shirts, clean, old quilts and sheets or even pillows inside a roomy box.
   
   Be aware that they may not be potty trained so choose your quilts wisely! Kittens need to be warm, and very young ones need more heat. ,, While at the vet buy substitute milk.
   
   You can buy this at a pet shop.
   
   If you buy the liquid type of kitten formula, do not microwave it because this creates it creates areas in the formula that are too cold and too hot; it is not evenly warmed.
   
   Try putting the formula in a container, then putting the container in hot water. , See whether they are able to eat solid food.
   
   If not, give them warm proportions of canned sardine or tuna or anything moist and soft.
   
   Keep this balanced with moistened kitten kibble.
   
   Rich foods will give them diarrhea. , By doing this, your bond will be stronger and you'll be attached to it.
   
   Unusual names are okay as it expresses individuality.
   
   Something like 'Squinkle' or 'Winky'.
   
   If you'd rather go for a different name, don't let others stop you by saying rude things like,"What?! That is SO common!" or "What kind of name is that?"
   
   There is a loose baggy area of skin that the mother cat uses to pick them up.
   
   You pinch that area lightly and then place your hand under their tail to scoop them up then quickly place the other hand below their front paws.
   
   If it squirms, put it down unless it's important. , Their soft little fur needs warmth. ,,
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   Step 3: Bring them to the nearest vet and get themselves a check out to ensure their health.

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   Step 4: Get food.

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   Step 5: Try giving them a piece of dry bread.

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   Step 6: Name your kitten.

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   Step 7: Hold properly.

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   Step 8: or stroke gently.

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   Step 9: Provide a cat bed.

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    Step 10: Provide a place to play with some small feather toys for entertainment.

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