What should I do if a newly born kitten doesn’t know how to breastfeed? A newly born kitten needs to be fed breast milk in time. If the kitten does not have breastfeed, the following measures can be taken:
1. Female cat helps feed: Letting the female cat helps feed the kitten is the best way. The female cat will feed the kitten naturally so that the kitten can absorb enough nutrition. If the female cat cannot feed or refuses to feed the kitten, you need to seek help from a veterinarian or professional in time.
2. Artificial feeding: If the female cat cannot feed the kitten, you can try manual feeding. You can use special milk powder or emulsion rehydration and feed according to the instructions. Specialized feeding equipment, such as small bottles or needles, are required.
3. Stay warm: Kittens need to stay warm and avoid catching a cold. You can use an insulator or a warm towel to keep the kitten warm.
4. Pay attention to hygiene: Feeding kittens requires maintaining hygiene and avoiding infection. Disinfected feeding equipment and towels can be used, and kitten mattresses and towels can be changed regularly.
It should be noted that feeding of kittens requires continuous attention and care, especially in the previous few weeks. If the kitten has any health problems, it needs to be taken to the veterinary office for examination and treatment in time.
Note: If a kitten does not eat milk for more than 2 hours, it is easy to experience hypoglycemia, which will lead to shock death. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to it. Once it is discovered that the kitten does not know how to eat milk, it must take timely measures.