What is different about premature kittens?
These kittens are very fragile and prone to infection. They gain weight, grow and develop more slowly than full-term kittens and will take longer to reach milestones such as opening their eyes, sitting up and walking. Premature kittens need to be kept warmer than full-term kittens. Their internal organs are often underdeveloped, as they haven’t had a chance to finish forming in the safety of the mother-cat’s womb. This is especially significant in the digestive system, which means that premature kittens often have problems digesting their food and having bowel movements. How do I care for a premature kitten? As well as following the advice about caring for newborn kittens, there are several things you must do when caring for a premature kitten. Remember, for every day that a kitten is premature, it is equivalent to one week in a premature human infant. For example, a kitten that is ten days premature is equivalent to a human baby being born at 30 weeks – 10 weeks premature. Warmth Prem
