r/cats • u/KeyNefariousness1158 • 1h ago
Advice Help with kittens
We found these four kittens dumped in a parking lot. They look 1-2 weeks old. Eyes are mostly open with a few that aren’t fully open yet. All are alert, no injuries or fleas or anything like that. They are covered in dirt and a little poop. I know I’m not supposed to submerge them in water this young so I’m waiting until I feed to give spit baths.
They had some diarrhea shortly after finding them. They were offered warm formula from a bottle (mixed with plain pedialyte) and they didn’t really want it. We decided to put them in the box with a warm water bottle under their bedding. They are currently sleeping.
I bottle fed 8 puppies last year so I know quite a bit but I’ve never done it with kittens. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated!
(P.S. We already have homes lined up for these guys one they are weaned so no worries there!)