Zero to Four Weeks
It is important the queen (a term commonly used for a female cat ​that is either pregnant or nursing) directly nurse her young if ​possible. Monitor your kitten’s growth closely to make sure its ​growth rate is progressing steadily. If any kitten is not growing at a ​sufficient rate, a caretaker might need to feed the kitten directly ​either with a bottle or a feeding tube. Some reasons why kittens ​might not gain weight appropriately include the following:
·too many other siblings are competing for mom's milk ​gastrointestinal disease environmental conditions such as extreme ​heat or cold, or unsanitary conditions