Kitten Characteristics
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Foster Homes
Confining foster kittens in a room that’s easy to clean [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Dehydration: Part 3 of 4
In parts 1 and 2 of this series on Critical [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypoglycemia: Part 2 of 4
In part 1 of this series on Critical Care for [...]
Critical Care for Kittens–Hypothermia: Part 1 of 4
Medical emergencies involving pets commonly involve trauma (hit by a [...]
Respecting Cats and Kittens
Everyone, including kittens and cats, wants to be treated with [...]
Effectively Managing Community Cats with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR): Considerations for Moms and Kittens
Kittens have their best chance of survival with a healthy [...]
Pectus Excavatum in Kittens
Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest, is present at [...]
How do I love thee: The Human-Kitten Bond
Valentine’s Day typically celebrates love between humans. Images commonly associated [...]
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Special Focus: Understanding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Special Focus: Understanding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Supporting FeLV-Positive Cats
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- Increasing Neonatal Kitten Survival with Incubators May 5, 2026The importance of providing environmental warmth for neonatal kittens cannot be overstated. The results of a 2025 study conducted by the University of Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (see Resource Section) suggested that housing kittens in warm conditions (90°F/32°C) and either 50% or 60% humidity optimized weight gain and survival, as well as [...] The […]
- Understanding and Managing Allergies to Kittens and Cats January 12, 2026Cats groom themselves two to five hours or 30-50% a day. Normal grooming keeps their hair clean, cools them, and relieves stress by releasing endorphins and providing comfort. Allogrooming (grooming among members of the same species) builds social bonds by creating a common group scent. Allogrooming often indicates hierarchy with higher-ranking cats grooming [...] The […]
- Rectal Prolapse in Kittens September 1, 2024What Is Rectal Prolapse in Kittens? Rectal prolapse, which may develop when kittens repeatedly strain to defecate or urinate, occurs as two main types, which involve both the rectum and the anus, the last parts of the digestive tract through which feces pass. Incomplete/intermittent prolapse occurs when some of the inner rectal tissue [...] The […]
- Increasing Neonatal Kitten Survival with IncubatorsThe importance of providing environmental warmth for neonatal kittens cannot be overstated. The results of a 2025 study conducted by the University of Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (see Resource Section) suggested that housing kittens in warm conditions (90°F/32°C) and either 50% or 60% humidity optimized weight gain and survival, as well as [...] The […]
- Understanding and Managing Allergies to Kittens and CatsCats groom themselves two to five hours or 30-50% a day. Normal grooming keeps their hair clean, cools them, and relieves stress by releasing endorphins and providing comfort. Allogrooming (grooming among members of the same species) builds social bonds by creating a common group scent. Allogrooming often indicates hierarchy with higher-ranking cats grooming [...] The […]
- Rectal Prolapse in KittensWhat Is Rectal Prolapse in Kittens? Rectal prolapse, which may develop when kittens repeatedly strain to defecate or urinate, occurs as two main types, which involve both the rectum and the anus, the last parts of the digestive tract through which feces pass. Incomplete/intermittent prolapse occurs when some of the inner rectal tissue [...] The […]