Clean bedding and towels are essential for keeping kittens healthy. Kittens are vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, and parasites, so proper laundry routines are lifesaving.

Cleaning and sanitizing are not the same thing, and one does not work properly without the other.

Proper toy sanitation helps prevent illness and protects future foster kittens.

Knowing when to discard items helps prevent illness and injury.

At Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance, we’ve learned something important over the years: the most powerful lifesaving work happens before the first emergency intake of the season.

One of the biggest questions new kitten parents have is: “How often should I clean the litter box?” The answer: Probably more often than you think. Especially with kittens.