Mom cats lick their kittens’ genital areas to stimulate kittens to pee and poop. It’s nature’s way of keeping the nest and kittens clean and not attracting predators. When there is no mom cat, fosters use a soft tissue to stimulate kittens to potty before and after each meal.
It isn’t until kittens are three […]
All I really want for the holidays is my very own home….but here are some other things that will keep me happy, safe and comfortable till my real family finds me.
To keep me feeling safe and loved:
Kittens can begin transitioning from nursing to food at about four weeks of age. Although choosing food and water bowls seems straightforward, it’s important to consider a few things to keep kittens, and cats, happy and healthy.
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For many of us, the question of whether to give a pet (usually a puppy or a kitten) as a gift is a mix of conflicting feelings. Will the recipient love and cherish this pet? Will this […]
At the beginning of March 2021, Eliska Meadows, along with other rescues, animal shelters and veterinary clinics, was advised that the deadly Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) was on the rise in Ontario, Canada, and veterinary clinics were advising caution to all rescues and shelters. Almost all rescues and shelter in Ontario this year were […]
Everything is a toy to kittens, who can be injured in the blink of an eye. Take precautions to protect them from these potentially dangerous items, some of which can be fatal:
Have you ever wondered what makes one thermometer better than another when it comes to taking a kitten’s temperature? Now’s the time to find out, and get a thermometer. Kittens younger than four weeks of age cannot self regulate their body temperature, and having the right thermometer at the right time can mean the […]
All kittens should receive a baseline exam to access their overall health status. This allows you to address any immediate concerns as well as measure subsequent improvement or worsening of the kitten’s health. Follow these steps to perform a thorough exam. Remember to talk softly, move slowly and handle gently.
Set up your exam area […]
If you’ve struggled to get a kitten into a carrier, you’re not alone. It’s difficult to experience how scared and uncooperative a kitten can be, which makes the process stressful for everyone involved; but, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are tips to help foster or adopted kittens like, or at least […]
Do you know how many teeth kittens have from week to week? Is there anything we, as fosters and caregivers, can do to help kittens have good dental health later in life? Keep reading for answers to these questions and more.
In young kittens, the number of deciduous (baby) teeth present, and the degree to […]
