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Assisting a kitten to eliminate

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Question
I rescured a two week-old kitten last night, and she is doing very well under my care so far. As cats this age cannot eliminate on their own, how often should I assist her?

Answer
Hi Wayne,

You should be helping her everytime she eats, at this age that should be about every 4-6hours around the clock.  Using a cotton ball soaked in warm water works well and it's fairly easy to do.

Good luck with your new baby!

Natoma
Chenza Maine Coons
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