How to care for an abandoned kitten with fleas and start solid food?

I would recommend getting a scale and weighing the kitten, which will help you assess its age by size and determine how much should be fed. You can read more about caring for orphaned kittens/how much to feed at https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ and https://www.petag.com/kitten-puppy-caregivers . As far as insects I am not sure what type of insects you are talking of, a photo may be helpful. For fleas we will sometimes bathe very carefully with dawn dish soap to kill fleas and comb them out, being careful to keep kitty warm and dry quickly so they don't lose body heat.

Hi there! I'm including an article on how to care for orphaned kittens that may help you! As they are of the age where they should be transitioning to solid food, you can start making a slurry for them of wet kitten food mixed with their formula in addition to their regular feedings. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/litter-box-training-for-your-kitten/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/vaccines-vaccination-schedule-for-cats-kittens/

I am sorry to hear about your situation. This article on orphaned kitten care will provide you with details on how much/when to feed and other questions you may have about orphan kittens: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/

Kittens are weaned starting at 4 weeks old. id she is this age, start supplementing her with canned and dry kitten food. Do not feed her any more cheese or sardines. These may seriously upset her stomach. Here is a link about hand rearing kittens: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach. I'm sorry to hear you've had some bad luck trying to raise kittens. I've linked two websites from PetCoach that describe how best to care for kittens and keep them as healthy as possible. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-raise-orphan-kittens/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-kitten-101/ I hope these are helpful!

I would recommend having the kitten checked out by a vet. It likely needs to be tested for intestinal parasites (worms and coccidia are common), get started on vaccinations, and be evaluated for congenital issues. It is old enough to go on kitten food, so I would mix kitten milk replacer with wet kitten food. You can also use a nutritional supplement like NutriCal. If it has any fleas, use an age appropriate flea preventative as fleas can cause anemia in tiny kittens. Pet probiotics are also a good idea. Here is a link to a chart on aging kitten teeth: http://www.ruralareavet.org/PDF/Physical_Exam-How_to_Determine_Age.pdf And here is a link to raising orphan kittens: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=576

Hello. Use a cardboard box as a nest box. Put in a towel, & then a disposable diaper to absorb liquids. Change as needed. Put a heating pad under 1/2 of the box, so the kittens can move as they need more or less warmth. Feed a Kitten Milk Replacer, either a premade liquid or a powder you mix as needed. If you cannot find a kitten milk, this is a formula you can try: 1/2 cup whole milk 1 egg yolk 1 drop multivitamins ( pet or children's ) 3 crushed Tums ( or calcium based antacid ) Feed every 2-3 hours during the day, but do not wake them to feed them. They should do OK all night. If diarrhea persists, you can temporarily add more water to the diet to meet fluid needs. Consider taking a stool sample to your veterinarian for parasite analysis. At 3-4 weeks, start to introduce a solid, soft diet. Good luck & thanks for rescuing the kittens. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.