How To Bathe Newborn Kittens

Prepare your kitty s bath.

How to bathe newborn kittens. Plan for after the bath. Plug in a pet specific heating pad if you have. Never leave your baby alone in the bath not even for a second. Kittens can only absorb colostrum during their first 16 to 24 hours of life and they should feed within two hours of birth.

It is essential that kittens receive colostrum to protect them against disease. Lift your baby out and pat them dry paying special attention to the creases in their skin. Use them to wrap up the kitten and gently yet thoroughly dry her him after the bath. Use a thermometer for the bath water and make sure the temperature is 101 103 degrees.

This is a good time to massage your baby. Prepare dry towels and warm them up a bit in advance. While the cat is in the kitchen sink or. Don t bathe your kitten more than twice a week because frequent bathing can be damaging to their skin.

Use a baby bath water thermometer that can float around and let you know if the water is cooling. Bathing your kitten 1. In this video i show you how to give kittens a butt. Keep your kitten warm during the bath and dry them quickly afterwards kittens are not very good at maintaining their.

We don t want bath time to be so traumatic. When a kitten has an accidental poop it s important to clean them up in a way that is gentle and safe. This step will be relevant to the more timid first timers as they often have a lot of doubts and fears when cleaning small cats. Newborn kittens need to feed every two to three hours.

If the mother cat is not around you will need to help the kittens to urinate and defecate during their first few weeks of life. How to bathe a kitten. Turn the tap on and let it run until you get to a warm temperature that is pleasant for your hands. Keep your baby s head clear of the water.

A yummy treat will be a nice reward for. Prepare a warm cozy spot beneath a desk lamp or other light source. Help keep your kitty calm. Avoid flea shampoos because they aren t intended.

Have a treat or dinner ready so you can give it to your kitten after its bath. The first few months of a kitten s life are critical socialization periods bales says. The most common places to bathe your kitty are either in the sink or in a basin. Hold the kitten in one hand and wet their.

Follow these safety tips. Use the other hand to gently swish the water over your baby without splashing.