Tag: KittenHealth
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Newborn Kitten Refusing to Nurse and Body Temperature Drop: Golden Time Emergency Response for Fading Kitten Syndrome and Hypoglycemic Shock
1. When a newborn kitten is cold and lethargic, force-feeding is strictly forbidden. First, slowly raise their body temperature above 95°F (35°C) using blankets and indirect heat sources (heat packs). 2. To prevent hypoglycemic shock without going through the gastrointestinal tract, gently rub honey water or a 50% dextrose solution onto their gums and the…