Rearing orphan kittens
Hand rearing a kitten or kittens can be an extremely rewarding experience but it is not a job to be taken on lightly. The task ahead is difficult, exhausting and there is no guarantee of success. However hard you try, you are a poor substitute for a kitten's natural mother and despite the best efforts of human volunteers the death rate among orphaned kittens is often high.Related topics [ Caring for a kitten ]
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 Introduction: Rearing orphan kittens
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What milk should be used and how is it given?
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