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found baby kittens

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Question
i found 2 baby kittens they are 3 weeks old have been using the warm towel to make them pee i have had them since friday and they havent pooped yet what do i do?

Answer
Hi Rachel, thank you for your question. Those kittens need to pass some stool asap. Are you gently rubbing them with the warm wet towel?? At this age they do still need some stimulation to pass stool. Also are they getting enough to eat? Are you using kitten milk replacer? Do you know how much each kitten is taking down in a 24 hour period? Perhaps they are not getting enough to eat. Please write me back so I can give you a more specific answer. Teresa