How can I help my rescue kitten?
Send us an email right away at [email protected] so we can help with adequate care and discuss the best time to separate the kittens from mom. The sooner you contact us the better. We do not require any surrender fee to take the kittens into rescue and would be happy to pay for the spay of mom.
Do kittens know you saved them?
Studies show that cats have great memories. They remember important people even years after being around them and can recall details from their lives before being rescued. Once a cat is in a new, hopefully more loving situation, they will clearly know the difference between the past and the present.
How do I save my dying kitten?
Place the kitten in a box with plenty of bedding immediately. If a kitten is on the verge of death, it needs all the body heat it can manage. A box with some bedding will keep it safe and warm until you begin your next step in the rescue process.
What’s the best way to resuscitate a kitten?
You can try both positions and see which your kitten handles better. Resuscitate the kitten with CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the simulated heartbeat and breathing performed by a rescuer on an unresponsive patient, and works on humans, cats, and a variety of other animals.
What’s the best way to save a dying kitten?
There are several health conditions that contribute to these losses and the mortality rate among kittens. Catching symptoms of fading kitten syndrome early is the kitten’s best chance at survival, but you must remember that sometimes these losses are often unavoidable.
Do you want to help a kitten in distress?
Kittens, with their fluffy heads, big eyes, and little voices, are completely irresistible, and you naturally want to help them. Cats are excellent at hiding their discomfort, but with a keen eye, you can try to spot a kitten in distress.
What should I do if my kittens mother is not there?
If the mother is unable or unwilling to warm up the kitten, or if she isn’t present, you’ll need to warm the kitten quickly and safely. Place the kitten in a box with bedding, such t-shirts or old, soft towels and warming bottles, also known as hot water bottles.