Interesting Facts About Newborn Kittens @senseicat

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Interesting Facts About Newborn Kittens

From the moment they are born, kittens have a unique set of needs to grow and thrive into healthy, socialized cats. Here are 10 interesting, must-know facts about newborn kittens from our vet experts.

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They Weigh 3 to 4 Ounces at Birth

Kittens gain weight at a rate of about 4 ounces per week, which means they should weigh around 1 pound by the time they reach 4 weeks of age, says Dr. Aimee Simpson, the medical director of the VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia. “Kittens should continue to gain about a pound a month until the age of 6 months,” she says.

They Receive Immune-Boosting Colostrum

In the first 24 to 48 hours after birth, kittens receive colostrum from the queen (mother cat), which contains potentially life-saving antibodies to disease, Simpson describes. “Without colostrum, kittens will not develop a healthy immune system and will be susceptible to infection. If neonates cannot nurse from the mother, we can give them subcutaneous (under the skin) injections of serum from a healthy vaccinated adult cat to boost immunity.” The umbilical cord will usually drop off by about day three or more, she adds.

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It's amazing how things so small can actually be alive.

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Such precious little babies. All kittens make my heart miss a beat. There is something irresistable about kittens.

Awnnnnnn.... They look so cute and innocent, am definitely resteeming it.

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the photo is very tender. thanks for following me I hope you like my publications.

cats are just awesome pets. however I am not a great a cat lover as you. even your username is sensi cat :P. nice informative post.

They are always adorable for sure ;)

what a cute they are!!

Cute ketty wow awesome i like this

So cute ....