When Can A Kitten Eat On Her Own?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- Weaning onto solid food can be dangerous for young kittens, especially if rushed or done prematurely. In this video, I'll talk about the age that kittens are most biologically prepared to successfully wean onto wet food, and how caregivers can help kittens have the best experience possible.
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Sadly, I didn't know your videos, when I had to foster 2 newborn kittens. The Cat gave birth to them in my hallway and ran away. I tried to find her. But she didn't come back.
It would have been so much easier for me, if I had known your videos before. To be honest, bottle feeding them every two hours was the hardest thing, I've ever done in my life. I had a full-time job and No one was able to help me with the kittens.
But it made me so proud and happy to see them grow. They were adorable. But I cried so often in this time. Although I didn't even missed one feeding time, they lost weight in the first days. Some days they didn't want to eat. But finally they made it.
Now they are about 1,5 years old. Living lucky together and are complete healthy. ❤
Thank you for not giving up!
I love you
You definitely did something right, they are alive and healthy now, that is what matters! Thank you for saving them! 😚😚
What a hero you are!!!!!!
Awww, good for you AND the kittens!! Sounds like you were a terrific kitty mama!!
So glad that that they're beautiful grown up kitties now!! Cheers!!😻😻😍✝️⚜️
I love how their lil bellies get so fat after they eat ❤️😘😍😊😊😊😊😊
They are delightfully chub
Reminds me of how Small Fry became Baked Potato ...
Life ain’t always fair
But I don’t despair
Eat my food
Get that belly like a pear 🎶🐱
*shaped like a pear lol
Love those big kitten bellies
Yesterday I found a cat who was on her own about 2 days old I didn’t know what to do with her I watched your videos and now she looks really healthy thanks so much
Abi Carbery she probably really cute
Abi Carbery shes
Adi World she is
how to u find them? When I see one my friend Yanks it away from me
@@vqlorie469 first you should see and wait for 2 to 3 hours if they have a mother if not then u foster them
I waved back to the kitten in the beginning
I had to see the Kittens. I joined a long time ago. And, I can't get a cat....we have three brats.
@Ghostly Wayward w z
I never thought I would like a cat until I rescued a kitten from the streets of miami, simply they are clean, elegant and a bit narcissistic. Perfect!
2:45 Catalina meat nursing down front lol! So cute
Was about to say "Woops, someone got a little stuck there." :)
Totally best part, she was just "nom nom nom wha?"
I just commented the same lol she is SO adorable!
I've actually had an interesting experience regarding weaning. Adopted an orphaned kitted at 5 weeks, was bottle fed since week 3. His "momma" said he isnt weaned, that he eats a bit of kitten food, but he eats milk more. She gave me a bottle of milk and his baby bottle. It was goat milk... My baby grew up on goat milk... When I got him home, he had no interest in kitten formula, whatsoever and was not keen on continuing to give him goat milk. I had some kitten pates bought already, one was a tuna pate(i remember because he still loves the grownup version of it :) ). Mixed it with a bit of water for him to eat it easier. When I put the bowl down and he took a lick of it, he didnt stop until he literally licked the whole bowl. He ate with such desperation that I was worried. Took him to the vet the next day, he got a clean bill of health fortunatelly. Doc said he was just probably ready to be weaned and he didnt like the kitten food her first mommy was giving him. For curiosity i gave him some goat milk afterwards. Was not interested. So kitten pate it was until he grew up :) Now he is a big happy healthy baby
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I can never get over how cute it is when kittens wiggle their ears while they nurse 😍
Ha I just noticed mine doing that and thought it was so funny. I never knew that was a thing they did. Lol
I'm not sure I would be down to feed my foster kittens every 2 hours if those ears weren't wiggling. Lol. It's the cutest thing on Earth!
A couple of year ago I was given an “almost 5 weeks old” kitten (that later turned out to be at least a week younger) that was totally weaned according to the family that gave him to me. I asked if they could keep him another week so that he would get a little bigger and stronger and they refused, telling me to get him then or never. So I got a kitten that I soon discovered to be pretty unable to eat by himself and got really scared cause I had zero experience with cats. He nursed on food and ate nothing, and I had to hand feed him for several days before he started to eat properly on his own and gain weight. Still really pissed at the previous owners but luckily I have a big healthy boy now ✌🏼
It’s really sad these people are ignorant:( for them but for especially the cats since they’re the ones suffering
"Look at Zuma in the strawberry! You are berry cute" So adorable!!
You are such a good teacher you take time not only to show what needs to be done, but the why. That is so helpful for people who don't have an understanding about the needs involved in nutrition. I love how you showed and explained bout the difference between the teeth. Because it does look like "hey they have teeth they can eat now". But No Not Yet! Thanks again great help. 😊🌺
I rescued my first kitty a few weeks ago, he was so small and skinny we thought he was only around 4 weeks but when we took him to the vets, she told us he was around 10/11 weeks and fortunately he slowly but surely started eating more and was bottle fed too. He’s around 15 weeks now and is looking way better, he’s healthy and is full of energy. He’s also flea-free now too! Instead of giving him up for adoption we decided to keep him despite already having 3 cats!
If the Kitten Lady was everyone’s mother, we would have world peace. My write in vote this year will be Kitten Lady. ❤️
I found a 2 week old kitten in my garden and your videos have been extremely helpful to me. She was scared, cold, hungry and crying all night. Cookie is now 4 weeks old and doing great thanks to you! ❤
how is cookie doing now? 2 year update brah?
@@twilightsparkle75 She is doing so well! She is a spoiled housecat now ❤️ Sleep, eat, play repeat. She has changed our lives for the best. I am so grateful that we found her!
I just got a stray kitten and her name is cookie too 😭
The reasons I think your videos are so powerful is that they are informative, constructive, non-judgmental and fun.
Many thanks for this, I rescued a pregnant cat and couldn’t bare seeing the cat nad her kittens go into a cage, and despite being a physician working front line during the pandemic, I’m glad i kept them all and kitten lady’s videos have been invaluable.
The shelter I foster for has implemented a "coach" system where more experienced fosters provide advice and support to newer, probably very nervous ones. Losing foster families is so difficult.
I absolutely love that you save kittens! I got to volunteer at a shelter and I saw so many kittens get mistreated but thanks to you I found the courage to tell the people that they were wrong! Thanks you so much!!
I love how she’s real with different abilities for shelters.
So grateful for these videos Kitten Lady! Been following these kitties on Instagram, keep up the amazing work
Proud to say I'm a first time kitten foster and my babies are now 4 weeks old. Raised all the way from 2 days. Ready to learn about weaning for the upcoming challenge. Thank you for all your informational videos, they've been super helpful!
My daughter and I are fostering our first 3 bottle babies. They came to us at one day old and will be 3 weeks old in a few days. I can’t express how appreciative I am of you and your videos and your book! I couldn’t handle Frankie , Finn and Francine without you! 😻
What perfect timing! I just got a new set of fosters who are all weaned but one doesn’t seem to eat like the others. I’ve been having to mix up some slurry for him and this video was so helpful!
Yay new video!!!! On my vacation from school which is in a few months I'll start fostering kittens!!
Well in reality,my family doesn't allow me.But if we find a kitten by itself and wait for their mama but there is no mama coming, we will foster it!!!
I just wanna say hi! I’m a shelter veterinarian working at the spca in Namibia. And I LOVE your videos! They are so informative and fun to watch. I’ve learned quite a bit about bottle babies and mistakes I’ve made in the past. (It’s kind of a hobby of mine I try to squeeze in between the demands of being a shelter vet!) I’m Going to recommend your content to all the foster parents from now on! Good job! 🐾
Your dedication and knowledge is amazing. Thank you on behalf of all the fur babies you have saved.
You are one of the best people on this planet, please always care for these tiny kitties
I can’t say how much I appreciate your videos! After we found a kitten without its mom I have regularly watched your videos to find the best way to care for him! Thank you thank you
They are so precious
mam i have 7 Street kitten all have been happy because of you thank you so much
Your videos were such a help when we found our cats abandoned at just 3 weeks. We bottle-fed them, and slowly weaned them at around 7 weeks. Keep up the good work and the awesome videos!
I'm new at this and I'm not fostering yet. But... seeing you with the kittens, your showing and telling and teaching us is great. You give me enough self confidence so that I'm practically sure I can do it when the time comes. Thanks a lot!
I LOVE YOU ❤️ u have such a good heart. Keep doing what you r doing
My brain quickly read the title as “When Can A Kitten Eat *One Of* Her Own” whoops lol 😬
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Lmao the adoption centres about to get wild 😂
Don't feel bad, so did I.
I read that too
Kitten lady: where are his hands kitten?
Kitten: I had the munchies. Munchies that only hands could satisfy
I've been a cat lover my entire life and I have learned sooo much from watching your videos and how sweet you are to the little fur babies!! thank you for taking the time to teach us all about these little cuties!! 😻😺
You have no idea how much your videos have helped me saved my 1 week old sick kitten who's mamma went missing. It's been such a challenge but so rewarding at the same time. We've bonded so much! We're still got about another 2 weeks before we start weaning but I love having this info ahead of time. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you so much kitten lady! This video helped me and my five foster kittens :)
Aw, thats awesome!
Well done you.
Aaaaah so cute! ❤ I never had the chance to bottle feed my kitties, I adopted them already adult! But thanks so much for this info, so helpful to anybody who has kittens so young. ❤❤❤
P.S. You are my hero!!! 😍
Happy to have found your channel! A week ago I found a week old kitten in a garbage bag, near the dumpster. I adopted him, but had no idea what to do and how to care for the little guy! Your channel saved both me and him! 🥰 He’s approximately two weeks now, still bottle feeding him.
Finally got my little calico tabby to .88lbs and I’m so thankful for your videos she’s done so good with the bottle and I’m getting ready to transition I can never thank you enough for doing this.
My 5 week old baby ate chicken kitten food from my hands, and then went straight for the bowl 😹😹 in the same feeding session! Making her smell warm wet food helped, probably. Before this, I sometimes mixed wet food with her formula.
I’m just here for the kittens, but great video tutorial!
First time I really feel the need to comment: you are my hero. I Adopted a 2-week old kitty, which was found by the street and your channel saved my life!!!! Thank you SO SO much for all your great help and advise, you really have answers to EVERYTHING when it comes to little munchkins! 😊 Much appreciated & lots of love for this beautiful channel & your amazing work in front AND behind the camera 😊 ♥️
I love you so much your my inspiration, I have saved 10 cats, I have 12 cats now that I’ve saved 💕💕
accidentally had subtitles on and it said ok now im gonna show those how to wee the kindey
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I’m taking care of my 5 week old kitten and I’m the process of weaning. Thank you for all your videos ❤️
Great videos! Thanks very much. We rescued a feral kitten (about 4 months) & discovered she was pregnant when we found her! She had 4 kittens & your videos have helped a lot with deailng with her and the babies. We've bottle fed two kittens before and transitioned them to food, but that was 10 years ago!!! And none of the information you share was easy to find. Thanks much, for our kittens and for the people out there who need this information for theirs!
Your vids make me smile big the whole time 😊😻😻XO
I have learned everything thing I need to know about baby kittens thank you so much for your help 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I'm a first time kitten momma lol ty again
Great video! I'm weaning my fosters this week. I'm fostering without the support of a shelter, so your videos have helped guide me through this process. I've had them from 10 days old and they will be six weeks in a couple days. Thank you!
I just want to say that you inspired to be to start saving abandoned baby kittens. Right now I just got my 5th baby to bottle feed. Your videos and your inspiration helped me decide what I want to do. Although I'm working full time, I'm lucky enough that my coworkers don't mind having a mascot for the office. I can only take 1 baby kitten at a time but right now 4 babies have been saved because of your videos!!! I love what you are doing and I wish I could do this full time. Raising babies and finding them a family after their struggle to survive is so rewarding! I love you!!
I love how Catalina just meat-nursed her way through this whole video
Do you think you could make a video on how to say goodbye to the little guys? It's so hard for me sometimes.
i love you! those kittens are blessed . i have learned so much from you. i recently retired and after some classes will be working at our local animal shelter......and i will have you whispering in my ear......thank you kitten lady!
You are such an angel! Thank you for saving so much kittens you give them so much love it’s amazing 💞
I started feeding wet food in my hand at 3 weeks old, I'm feeling awful, they are now 4 weeks, but I never stopped bottle feeding, I just hope they are OK, they seem really healthy, I had no idea, I'm feeling bad
Hi! Can you do a video on best kitten/cat food? There's so much varying information online
I'm so relieved watching this video because I've had a hell of a time getting my kittens to have even drops of slurry at 3-4 weeks old. They reeeeally prefer mama.
Thank you so much for all your information. I adopted an abandoned kitten and have been bottle feeding him. He seems very healthy and will get his first deworming in two days. I love him so much 💕 thanks to your videos I have been able to help him 😊
*SO ADORBS!!!!!* 🐱
from watching your videos I volunteered to foster a 2 week old kitten with an eye infection from a family friend. at first I was nervous that I was going to do everything wrong but I just watched your videos more and more and did extra researched now the kitten is 4 weeks and doing better than ever. all though little chip was the runt and was hand reared he is developing quicker than his siblings, I know this because I check on the others regularly to make sure no others had the infection. unfortunately a few days ago another has developed the illness but this is a positive for me because I gain another baby and ive called her nala. I am only 16 and thinking about advertising in my local area of becoming a cat foster would you have any tips kitten lady.
That is very brave, caring and responsible of you. I wish you the best with your calling.
I’m the same age but I’m fostering 7 kittens. They have a mom that feeds them but I’m now weaning them
@@boithefinger6535 , looks like i will be too. Tika had 7 babies. Tomorrow they will be 4 wks old. I have noticed this week she has backed off nursing. Looks like i found this lady's video in time! Will be checking thirr teeth tonite. Get nursing milk n pate kitten food.
I’ve been caring for a currently 4 week old kitten, who I’ve had since she was about a week old. Her mother had abandoned her on our front porch, because she has another litter that’s a bit older than the one I have now. These videos have been so helpful these past few weeks. Having a young kitten is exactly like having a real human baby. I’ve named her Delilah, and now I’m her momma. >:)
I watched your video on how to wean my kitten that I rescued and it helped so much she dived right into the mushy food ! ❤️
Why the hell my kittens is so hyper! Keep on climbing from my feet. And meowing so loud as if they shouting at me 😐
Why yours are so cute and so gentle 😣❤️
Mine too!!!
They might be in pain. You could be keeping them too cold or not feeding them enough, or not giving them enough nutrients. Watch her other videos and do some more research. Don’t just ignore them.
Sweet
Super helpful. Thanks. Got a three week old kitten to me and your videos were a gift!!
Thank you. Am caring for a 2 1/2 to 3 week kitten found at a auto shop. Your videos have help me so much. And "Mister Penelope" will go to the vet today for their first check up. I watch your video mostly during those late night feedings so I can absorb and learn what the kitten will need
I have a question for you. Over the weekend I went to my grandparents campsite where there are lots of stray cats. But I found that this single kitten was in a cage at the back of the dining hall. He looked about the age of the kittens in this video and his eyes had stuff in them, his tail was matted, his litter box was so small (and also it was everywhere), and someone was feeding him bacon. Now I don’t think bacon is good for a cat. I don’t 5ink any of that was good for him. What’s your opinion on this and should the person who put him in that cage do something different?
Thank you for the new kitten lesson. Now I know for when I get a kitten. ❤😊❤
Thank you so much for this video. I am cureently fostering 2 4 week old kittens who were having diarrhea (they were "weaned"). I started offering a bottle after their wet food and their digestive issues have completely cleared up. Perfect timing!
I have been a fan of your videos for a few weeks now and each time I see one, I am astonished at how great of a teacher you are. Knowledgeable, sure. Experienced, definitely. But it takes a lot of skill to actually be able to say the right things in the right way to impart knowledge. Teaching is a skill, and you have it. It makes me curious how you developed that skill and got to be the person you are today. There's a biography waiting to be written.
i loooovvvvveeeeeee!!!!!!! CCAAATTSS!!!!!
YASSS BOO IM EARLY THERE SO FRIKIN CUTE
Hello Hannah I thank you so much for the fact that you have taken with your videos now also German subtitles with pure! That helps me a lot !!!
Currently I have a about 3.5-4 weeks old kitten without siblings and mum from a farm and there help me your videos great!
I am also registered at animal shelters and organizations as a nursing home for babys!
All thanks to you !!!
Your my Hero 💚💚💚
I had a kitten that was struggling because they adopted her out to me too early. Thankfully replacement milk did the trick! I wish you had more videos on taking care of kittens that DO have their mom! There's so much to learn even with a mom involved!
Soooooo cute❤😎☺👌👍
And how do you know a kitten's age? For example, how do you if they're three weeks old or a malnourished five-week old? I know when they're very little there are some signs like still having their umbilical cord, their eyes closed, their ears folded,... But is there a way to tell a kitten's age by sight when they're older than that?
If a kitten is the size, weight, and social ability of a 3 week old, I treat it as a 3 week old.
I've gotten in a malnurished kitten who was probably close to 5.5 weeks, but she was smaller than a 3 week old, so we weaned her several weeks later than we normally would have.
I love watching your videos. They helped me tremendously when I picked up my first cat almost 2 years ago and about a month later we found out she was preggers. She had 4 babies and ultimately mama kitty did the work. My kittens fed on mama for almost 3 months but would also eat wet food. Eventually she stopped. I don't know how common or normal that is because three months seems like a long time but I didn't want to stop it since mama was cool with it. Thank you Hannah for all you do!
We ended up keeping 2 of the kittens (and of course kept Mama) . If anyone wants to see what they look like their instagram is @Meatytwig 😊
Truly the go-to expert on media today. Thank you.
I love you !❤️
Title: “When can a kitten eat on her own’
Male Kittens: “Am I a joke to you?”
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Queen had her 1st & last litter of 4, 23days ago. Shes had issues with milk production. Supplimented with kitten milk! They're, gaining weight every day! This was very helpful! Thankyou so much!
I want to say thank you. The videos are amazingly informative and a huge help explaining things. It has made care for my two, 5 week old kittens easier.
AHHH! They are adorable!! 🐈🐾🐱😻
btw I'm a small TH-camr! 💕❤💖💗
Me too!
@@drasiella don't be rude
@@drasiella I know but whatever 😉
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Hello your kittens are so cute
I just checked your channel a couple of mins ago and low and behold, now you posted a video!
I think the last foster I had was older than her small size. She began refusing the bottle soon after I found her and chowed down the canned food. The vet said she was healthy so I just followed her lead. She was a brave one too, totally ignoring my older cat's hisses while playing with her tail. She has a great home now and is thriving. :') Thank you for this vital info!
And I'm from UK
We just lost a cat from Leukemia. The cat was healthy, my family went to the vet and she said he was ok. Two days later he started to have symptoms and my family went to another vet and they told them that the little kitten was dying that there was nothing to do. He died this morning.
I was not there unfortunately. I live abroad. I wonder though if they should have checked him the first time. Leone was a wonderful cat, I could see that from the pictures they sent me.
I know you covered this topic in another video... I just have no strength to look at it at the moment... Not even searching info online... Maybe I am just here to vent a bit... I am very sad, they saved him, he made their life better and then he is not here anymore. I know that if I was there I would have a bit more research of that stupid virus... But I wasn't there and my mum just trusted the vet...
Perhaps that vet should be investigated. Maybe he has very bad reviews online(or maybe they should). I try to research the best medical professionals, but it can still be so difficult to find someone to trust with your loved ones. At least that kitty had a lot of love in its short life. I hope you can take some comfort in that.
megalopolis2015 why should the vet be investigated? Feline Leukemia is a tricky virus and there is also disagreement about when a kitten should even be tested for it due to it producing false positives.
I do understand that to an extent, Jasmine. I know that specific tests for leukemia have to be done, generally, before it is detected, so I do have that in mind. I would start with the reviews for this vet, to see if this is a prevailing issue or not. If it is, that could mean that the doctor is not ordering these tests enough.
megalopolis2015 my point was why automatically go to “it’s the vet’s fault” for something that kills 85 percent of cats. I was just saying there are so many questions from her story we don’t know. She said the cat was healthy the first time they went to the vet. Was the kitten even infected at the time? How old was the kitten? Was the kitten vaccinated? I’m just saying everyone wants to turn to the how the vet was bad or the problem instead of looking at ways to avoid the spread of such a serious virus. We know nothing about her story other than what she shared but somehow the vet is at fault and needs to be investigated. Very strange to me. That is all.
Hi all, as I said I was pretty upset yesterday and I was not clear in explaining everything. The cat was one month old, and no for sure he was not vaccinated. He was healthy when they went to the vet, as the vet stated and as they could see since he was very energetic and gaining weight. They went to the vet again the day after and the cat was still fine (they went just to be extra careful). Two days later the cat did not feel well (he was not energetic anymore) and therefore they went to another vet and they told them the cat had leukemia. Few hours later the cat died in the arms of my mother.
Even if you don't like cats, which is bewildering to me, you have to admit, Hannah has a HUGE heart. Thank you, Hannah, for restoring my faith in humanity whenever I need it.
I recently took in two kittens with the intention of helping them grow strong and health, its not easy as I am not experince but because of your videos I get to learn how to take care of them. Thank you 🙂
I'm about to get a cat, but I'm allergic. I'm going to get a siberian, to be as cautious as possible. I've been told that it's better to get an adult one then a kitten. Does anybody know why that is?
kittens need more care
my mom is allergic and she loves cats so we were going to get a Siberian but they're soooo expensive so we got a Bengal, which are also a little better for people with allergies
What should you feed a 14 week old kitten and an 11 week old kitten
kirsty Elizabeth probably kitten or cat food. Soft or hard food works. Hope this helps.👍🏻
@@Badassboy6969 thanx will i have to feed them kitten food
wet food. like fancy feast or friskies. there are kibbles made especially for kittens but i find wet food to be easiest to ensure the kitten is getting proper nutrients
kirsty Elizabeth Also if all you have is hard cat food soften it with a little bit of water.
@@supshorty420 ok thank you so much it's because I'm about to get a kitten and not sure what to feed it thanx so much
We rescued a 4 week old orphan kitten from a neighborhood. She is now 6 weeks and we are in the final stages of weaning. Question for you: when do you recommend introducing slightly moist dry food into the mix? I tried to find this info on your website but could not.
Also! Thanks to your videos and website information she (Oreo) is doing amazing. She had her vet visit and the vet was so proud of how dedicated we were to removing her fleas. And it's all thanks to your flea bathing video! So thank you for what you do to help others be successful kitten foster parents and kitten caretakers!
Ohhhhhh my!! I LOVE the kitten tummy anatomy lesson. You're a treasure 😻
I. WANT. A. KITTENNNNNN!!!!
I have a six week kitten who refuses to eat food. I've tried hand feeding, no avail. She only wants to feed off her mom. No cold or respiratory problems. What do I do.
It's different when they still have their mom like your kitten does. 6 weeks is not too old for her to still be nursing. Next week you can try introducing her to more solid food and see what she does with it.
If she is with the mother cat, she is doing what she needs to be doing.
Mom will put a stop to it when shes ready. Offer the kitten food often. I ended up having to paint my linens feet with wet food before she understood that that slop was food.
Leave her and offer solids.. the mum cat will kick her off the teat soon!!
My mama cat let her kittens continue to snack until they were 10 weeks old!! The mama will let her know when she should eat kitten food and how. Just offer it, mom will do the rest. Are you trying to get her weaned and ready for adoption soon?
Hello! I love watching your videos. You inspire me to work hard and become someone who helps cats/kittens like you! Cats are my favorite animal and I would love to help them. I have saved my kittens life because I found her in the middle of the road. Keep marking helpful and amazing videos. YOU ARE THE BEST!
Thank you for helping me through my kitten days! 😊
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