Food & NutritionHello, I’m fostering a 4-5 week old kitten that weighs right over 1 lb, and I wanted to know how to take care of her. She was found as a stray, and when I picked her up from the animal shelter to foster her, they just gave me kitten food and the cat.
Hello. Thank you so much for fostering Blue Bell. At this age, she does not need kitten formula, but may like a wet food along with her kitten kibble. Most will just leave the kibble out for the kitten to nibble on & you can offer her a teaspoon or so of wet food 2-3 times a day. You need to introduce the kitten to your older cat slowly by keeping them in separate rooms & every few days switching them around so they can become accustomed to each others scent. A calming collar is an excellent idea as is using a Feliway room diffuser in both rooms so they are bathed in the calming pheromones. At this age, Blue Bell can effectively regulate her temperature, so no heat lamps or heating pads are necessary. With time, hopefully everyone will adjust. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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