When to Handle New Born Kittens?

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When Can You Handle Newborn Kittens? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by C Barber | permalink
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For further reading: http://cats.lovetoknow.com/When_Can_You_Handle_Newborn_Kittens ^[1]

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When Is It Safe to Touch Newborn Kittens? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Thomas Kozlak | permalink
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The innocent little "mews" that newborn kittens make melt your heart. You'll be tempted to pick them up right after they're born -- but resist your urge. Petting them too soon can be ...

For further reading: http://pets.thenest.com/safe-touch-newborn-kittens-7122.html ^[2]

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Newborn Kitten Care More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Suresh Katta | permalink
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During the first few weeks of life, a kitten's primary concerns are feeding, keeping warm, developing social skills and learning how to excrete on his own. In most cases, humans will simply watch the mother cat perform her duties.

For further reading: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/newborn-kitten-care ^[3]

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Socializing Your Kitten More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by mark wallisa | permalink
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Cats learn how to interact with other cats, people and other animals during the first weeks of their lives. Kittens are very easily socialized, until they reach a certain age. They are most receptive to socialization between the ages of two and seven weeks.

For further reading: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/socializing-your-kitten ^[4]

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How to Care for Newborn Kittens More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Sir Icky Icky | permalink
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It goes without saying, but newborn kittens require much more care then older ones. Whether their mother is there to help or not, it's important to understand their needs and begin to meet them to ensure they get their lives off on the...
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1. http://cats.lovetoknow.com/When_Can_You_Handle_Newborn_Kittens

2. http://pets.thenest.com/safe-touch-newborn-kittens-7122.html

3. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/newborn-kitten-care

4. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/socializing-your-kitten

5. http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Newborn-Kittens