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Septicemia is an infection that is seen in kittens under two weeks of age. This infection can enter the bloodstream by way of an infected umbilical cord or through bacteria-infected milk.
Signs of septicemia include: distended, bloated stomachs, vocalization, and difficulty in defecation. The kitten may appear as if she’s constipated, but by taking a look [...]

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The milk of a mother cat can become toxic to her kittens due to breast infections such as mastitis.  Commercial milk replacement may also be toxic if it has turned bad or has not been properly prepared. The signs of toxic milk syndrome can include diarrhea, excessive kitten volcalization, or a bloated stomach. Septicemia can [...]

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Since your kitten’s body is going to go through major transformations in a short period of time (doubling in size several times in just mere months), good quality protein and nutrients will play an essential role.
Kittens should be eating four meals a day after weaning until they’re four or five months old. You can reduce [...]

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The following is an outline of some of the important stages in your kitten’s development.
The First Two Weeks

born blind and deaf
weight at birth will be approximately 3 1/2- 4 ounces
umbilical cords drop off after two or three days
unable to regulate body temperature
highly developed sense of smell
mother stays with kittens basically around the clock for the [...]

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