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Newborn kittens do not have a lot of "reserves" with which to fight against a health problem, so it is paramount that you know the earliest signs to look for that might indicate that there is a problem, especially an infection.
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Each cat breeder needs to have a routine to follow when their queen gives birth to her kittens. A good birthing protocol will maximize every kitten's chance of being born healthy and minimize possible problems in the first fragile weeks of its life.
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The most common birth defect in kittens is a cleft palate. Cleft palates can be caused by environmental factors. There are things you can do to reduce your chances of producing a kitten with this problem.
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A newborn kitten's first milk provides more than simple nutrition. The first milk contains colostrum which is critical in providing the kitten with passive immunity to disease and infection for the first weeks of its life.
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Constipation can be lethal in a newborn kitten. Learn the signs to watch for, and how to help a newborn eliminate if it is suffering from constipation.
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A few drops of Dopram may save your newborn kitten by stimulating it to take its first breath.
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Occasionally, a healthy-seeming kitten will not grow as expected, falling behind in size compared to the other kittens of its litter. This type of kitten is often labeled as "failure-to-thrive". Learn how to help this kitten improve and catch up to its siblings.
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The first 12 weeks of a kitten's life are the most critical in its development. Learn what to expect from the first 24 hours following birth -- to after its second vaccination when the kitty is ready to go to its new home.
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Heat is critical to the newborn kitten. Unable to maintain its own body temperature, if it becomes too hot or too cold, the kitten's survival is at risk. It is imperative that the informed breeder know and understand the relationship between a kitten and its need for warmth.
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HEAT IN A CLICK is a heating pad that requires no electricity to activate. At a click of a button, the pad heats up and will remain warm for several hours. And it is reusable
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