If your kitten was one of six born in a litter, you should have them weighed at least every month until theyвЂ™re 7 months old. You should be able to feel every bone in their body, and they shouldnвЂ™t appear вЂpot-belliedвЂ™. A kitten growth chart provides a way to record and track details of your pets development through some of her most critical life stages.

If the kitten latches, that's great,В but it's okay if it takes a while for her to get the hang of things!В Bottle feeding is an art form that improves with time, so be patient and don't give up. A healthy kitten weighs over 2.5kgs (5lbs) and is around 14cms from the nose to the base of the tail. If you are feeding a very young kitten and having a difficult time controlling the flow, consider syringe feeding. The kitten should roll her tongue into a U-shape and begin to swallow.В Follow the feeding chart for a guideline of amount and frequency.Д«e very careful not to squeeze formula into the kitten's mouth as this can cause aspiration. Gently slide the nipple into the kitten's mouth and invert the bottle to start the flow of formula. Hold the kitten's head stable with your non-dominant hand. Lay the kitten in a natural, belly-down position - never, ever on her back. Once opened, keep the formula refrigerated.В Prepare the formula according to the manufacturer's instructions, making sure that it is fresh, clump free, and comfortably warm.

Instead, purchase a kitten formula from a pet supply store,В feed store, or online. Never feed a kitten cow's milk or other dairy products, dairy alternatives, or human baby formula, as this can be dangerous or even fatal to the kitten. This tool was designed to aid the veterinary health care team in making nutritional assessments and recommendations. You're going to need to purchase kitten formula - you cannot feed kittens the milk that is in your fridge.

Kitten weight tracker