How to Take Care of Neonates:
If you have found a neonate kitten, it is important to know how to take care of it properly. Neonates are kittens who are less than two weeks old, and they require a lot of special care.
Here are some tips on how to take care of neonates:
Feeding:
Neonates need to be fed every two hours. You can feed them wet or dry food, but make sure the food is very small so they can swallow it easily.
Warmth:
Neonates need to be kept warm at all times. A heating pad set on low works well, or you can place the kitten in an incubator.
Environment:
Neonates should be kept in a quiet environment with minimal noise and light. They also need to kept in a confined space so they don’t wander off and get lost or picked up by the wrong person.
Handling:
Neonates can’t regulate their body temperature on their own, so it’s important to handle them with care.
How We Handle the Neonates:
The Cassie Lee Cat Rescue is dedicated to saving stray, abandoned, abused or injured cats and placing them into loving homes. We have the perfect environment and staff to take care of neonates until they are ready for adoption. We provide step-by-step instructions on how to get started, what kind of questions to ask potential adopters, and much more.
If you have found a neonate kitten, please contact us right away. We will take care the way it deserves. Thank you for helping us save these little kittens.