Do I need to sterilise all the utensils I use when preparing the milk for the kittens?
Orphaned kittens are very prone to infections so they must always be kept clean, and utensils used for preparing or administering the milk must be sterile. Should kittens be regularly weighed? It is advisable to monitor the kittens’ growth rates by weighing them at least twice weekly. They should double their birth weight in the first 7- 1 0 days, then continue to gain weight steadily. What are the signs of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)? Hypoglycaemia results from inadequate or infrequent feeding. It can cause severe depression, muscle twitching and occasionally lead to convulsions. If a kitten is showing signs of hypoglycaemia, a few drops of glucose syrup placed on the tongue can be life saving. This should then be followed by feeding a small amount of glucose solution, and increasing either the amount and/or frequency of routine feeding. When should the kittens be weaned onto solid food? Weaning should begin at 3-4 weeks of age. Initially the kittens should be offered milk replace
