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What can I do for stray newborn kittens?

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I found a litter of 3 newborn kittens outside. I didn't touch them because I was afraid that the mom wouldn't want them if she smelled me on them. The mother has been away for hours and the kittens are yelping away. Has she abandoned them? What should I do for them?
asked Dec 4, 2013 in Cat Health by anonymous

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It's difficult to tell whether mother cat has abandoned her kittens. If she doesn't come back shortly, you can try feeding them. Your pet shop or vet probably has kitten formula & an eye dropper or doll's bottle to make feeding easier. Newborns need warmth so a covered hot water bottle will help. Make sure it's well covered so it won't burn them. If you can't care for them yourself, try taking them to your nearest animal shelter. Sadly, newborns that have been left by the mother usually don't survive.
answered Dec 17, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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